Paddy Pimblett appears to have been through the wringer, as new images reveal the aftermath of his recent fight at UFC 324, where he faced off against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight championship.
In a bout that could easily be described as a brutal clash, Pimblett endured an astonishing 200 strikes throughout the five-round contest held in Las Vegas. Ultimately, the 31-year-old fighter experienced his first loss in the UFC, with the judges awarding Gaethje a unanimous decision victory.
- LATEST UPDATE: There are calls for Dana White to consider releasing Paddy Pimblett from the UFC after this defeat, with critics asserting that he lacks essential skills in mixed martial arts.
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After the intense battle, Pimblett's wife, Laura, took to social media to share images of her husband. Three days post-fight, she posted pictures showcasing the extent of his injuries, captioning them with heartfelt words: "Forever proud of you. Love you so so much.” In two of the four images, he can be seen wearing sunglasses, while another shot has him turned away from the camera. However, the most striking image reveals his face—swollen and heavily bruised—following the grueling encounter.
These photos quickly circulated on social media, prompting various reactions from fans regarding the severity of Pimblett's injuries. One user remarked, "OMG, he got worked," while another questioned, "The amount of damage he took was crazy. Why is no one blaming his striking coach?"
One particularly colorful tweet read, "Lmao Paddy’s face looking like it got run over by a truck, kissed by a freight train, then slapped by reality." Other comments pointed out the alarming condition of his eyes, leading one fan to predict, "That fight will affect him the rest of his days." Another insisted, "Those eye pokes were nasty. Kid deserves a rematch."
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In response to the fight, Paddy Pimblett made a statement on social media on Tuesday evening, expressing gratitude for the support he received. He stated, "Hope everyone enjoyed my fight just as much as I did. A huge thank you to everyone who came to support me and to those watching from home. I’m all good, no injuries. I went into this fight feeling fantastic, had a great training camp, and an easy weight cut. No excuses—the better man won tonight. @justin_gaethje, congratulations brother! It was an honor to share the cage with such a legend. Go claim that undisputed title; your career deserves it.
"I hope we can have a rematch for the undisputed title because I firmly believe it's still my destiny to win that gold! @ufc, thank you for the opportunity; you all know I’ll be back for that belt soon."
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