Paddy Pimblett still has all the makings of a future UFC champion despite failing to live up to expectations against Jared Gordon at UFC 282.
That’s according to former three-time UFC title challenger turned MMA analyst and podcast host Chael Sonnen, who came to Pimblett’s defense following his recent win against Gordon.
Pimblett winning the fight was considered controversial due to Gordon landing the cleaner strikes and accumulating 6:28 of control time to Paddy’s 0:35, with some fans claiming the fight was a robbery.
Sonnen, however, disagrees with the sentiment that Pimblett lost the fight and feels the former Cage Warriors featherweight champion should be proud of his performance, crediting him with overcoming adversity in what was undoubtedly the toughest fight of his career.