Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett is one of the biggest names in European regional MMA. The Liverpudlian ace put on yet another awe-inspiring finish at Cage Warriors 122.
The Baddy is back! #CW122 pic.twitter.com/KOAKwL9xsk
— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) March 20, 2021
Facing off against Italian striker, Davide Martinez, Paddy stated pre-fight that he was happy to finish the fight standing or on the mat. As the fight began, Pimblett advanced in a relaxed manner, attacking with a jabbing front kick to the body. However, he then landed a snapping left high kick that was the beginning of the end for Martinez.
Paddy landed a switch flying knee reminiscent of Jorge Masvidal, before unleashing a barrage of hooks. Martinez attempted to clinch in order to survive. However, Pimblett simply hip tossed him to the ground. From there he secured the back, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke, forcing the tap.
He is back! A quick flurry gets The Baddy the takedown and RNC for the win 🙌
Paddy Pimblett gets it done in one!
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— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) March 20, 2021
Paddy wasted no time in calling out Dana White, Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard, asking for that UFC contract. And with such a dominant victory, it would be hard to refuse him. Cage Warrior’s president Graham Boylen did state that Paddy would be offered a new contract should he win. But it is clear that Pimblett has his eyes set firmly on the UFC. And who doesn’t want to see a Scouser in the UFC?