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Former UFC Champion Remarks on Paddy Pimblett’s Skills: Striking Needs Work, Grappling Makes Up For it

Related Topics: Paddy Pimblett, Kamaru Usman, UFC

Following Paddy Pimblett’s commanding win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his thoughts on Pimblett’s performance during a post-fight podcast review. Usman highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement in the rising lightweight star’s skillset.

Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

Kamaru Usman acknowledged Pimblett’s striking as a work in progress, noting that the Liverpudlian still exhibits technical flaws and lacks polish in stand-up exchanges. However, he emphasized that Pimblett’s grappling is what sets him apart.

Paddy Pimblett slices through Michael Chandler in dominant TKO win - UFC 314 Highlights
Former UFC Champion Remarks on Paddy Pimblett’s Skills: Striking Needs Work, Grappling Makes Up For it 2

“Hats off to Paddy ‘The Baddy.