There seems to be no unhealthy blood between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon following their high-profile 2022 combat.
The pair are each within the English metropolis of Manchester for various assignments this week, Whereas Pimblett is gearing up for his first combat of 2024, Gordon has crossed the pond to coach with and assist Belal Muhammad within the lead-up to his title shot within the UFC 304 essential occasion.
Earlier than the 2 title fights set to play out contained in the Co-op Reside enviornment, Pimblett will stake his declare for a spot within the light-weight high 15 in opposition to King Inexperienced. And with a dominant efficiency on Saturday night time, “The Baddy” has vowed to get the fanbase again on his facet.
The hype surrounding Pimblett has appeared to fade lately, making means for frequent waves of criticism. The catalyst for that was seemingly the controversial results of his first look on pay-per-view.
Nonetheless, that hasn’t created any stress between the Liverpool native and the person he narrowly outpointed on the Las Vegas-held UFC 282 in December 2022.
Pimblett, Gordon Reunite In Manchester Forward Of UFC 304
On that night time, Pimblett acquired his hardest check thus far in opposition to Gordon. The veteran was aggressive all through and had loads of fighters, followers, and pundits backing him to get the nod on the scorecards.
However after the decision unanimously went the way in which of Pimblett, many have been left up in arms and branding the outcome a “theft.”
Funnily sufficient, throughout a latest pleasant interplay on the fighter lodge in Manchester forward of UFC 304, Pimblett informed Gordon that he believes the American was truly robbed final day trip in opposition to Nasrat Haqparast in Saudi Arabia.
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All the time a pleasure operating into my man Jared 👊🏻😂
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“All the time a pleasure operating into my man Jared,” Pimblett wrote within the description of a TikTok video displaying the second.
Gordon additionally posted his personal clip of the assembly with Pimblett.
Earlier than parting methods, Gordon wished Pimblett properly for his conflict this weekend with Inexperienced, who marks a shared opponent for the pair.
“Flash,” who was knocked out in April 2023 after an unintended conflict of heads that resulted in a no contest, informed “The Baddy” he foresees a stoppage victory for him come combat night time at UFC 304.
