Dana compares Pimblett to McGregor and predicts the athlete's success in the UFC

Paddy Pimblett in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Protagonist of meteoric rise in the UFC, Paddy Pimblett He fell into Dana White's favor after winning six consecutive victories in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). In the president's view, the English star has a scenario similar to that of Conor McGregor when he arrived at Ultimate: victim of questions and uncertainty despite his great success in the Octagon.

“He (Pimblett) reminds me of McGregor from the beginning. Everyone said Conor wasn't that good and he kept winning. Paddy is one of those. Everyone doubts and, after what he did against Bobby Green, it’s hard to say that he’s not real”, declared Dana during an interview with Jim Rome.

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Currently ranked 15th in the category, Pimblett is growing more and more in terms of popularity in MMA. Currently, the fighter expects to resolve his rivalry with Renato Moicano and gains public support to carry out the confrontation of promises against the Brazilian. The idea suggested by the Englishman was to star in an edition of The Ultimate Fighter to star alongside the Brazilian.

P. Pimblett finished Bobby Green at UFC 304. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

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In his last appearance, Pimblett submitted Green in the first round and lived up to his favoritism for a duel against a veteran at UFC 304. The fighter currently has 22 victories and three setbacks in his career.

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