Usman Nurmagomedov Slams Gaethje vs. Pimblett Fight, Says He Finishes Both

3 months ago

Usman Nurmagomedov Slams Gaethje vs. Pimblett Fight, Says He Finishes Both

The PFL lightweight champion didn’t hold back on January’s UFC interim lightweight title bout, where Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett. Usman said, “I would have finished the fight 100% with any of them.” He called their matchup “like two drunk men fighting,” praised Gaethje’s abilities at 37-years-old, and added, “I have never considered Pimblett to be in the top 10.”

By Afnan Chougle

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Michael Chandler Says Paddy Pimblett Proved He Is a Real Threat Despite Loss

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Usman Nurmagomedov Mocks Alfie Davis’ Fan-Base, Vows Long PFL Title Reign

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Jon Jones Confirms Severe Arthritis, Still Targets White House UFC Return

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UFC SEATTLE: 11 Fights Confirmed — Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer Main Event

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UFC SEATTLE: 11 Fights Confirmed — Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer Main Event

UFC returns to Climate Pledge Arena on March 28 with Adesanya facing Pyfer in the main event and Grasso meeting Barber at flyweight (Co-manin). Tybura draws Valter Walker, chasing a heel-hook streak. Hooper fights Gibson Jr., Chiesa meets Harris, and Pereira teammate Belgaroui gets Abdul-Malik. Eleven bouts are set, including O’Neill-Fernandes and Erosa-Douglas. Stirling-Lopes and Zhu-Barbosa round out the slate.

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