"Unimpressive technique"… Paddy Pimblett faces backlash from fans due to his shadow boxing skills prior to UFC 324.
Paddy Pimblett’s recent shadow boxing session has taken social media by storm, and the response from fans has not been very favorable.
This polarizing fighter from Liverpool has rapidly climbed the UFC rankings without stepping into the octagon for a match, moving from ninth to fifth place. His last victory was back in April against Michael Chandler. Now, he is gearing up to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim lightweight championship, a match that could potentially lead to a heated rivalry with Ilia Topuria later this year.
So, who will emerge victorious at UFC 324: Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett? Only one fighter can claim the interim title on January 24.
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Recently, Pimblett participated in a media workout event in Las Vegas, which led to numerous clips being posted online. Among these, one particular video attracted significant attention as fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming battle for the UFC gold.
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During the media workout, Paddy Pimblett flaunted some of his striking techniques, asserting that he intends to keep the fight standing next weekend. Helen Yee, a reporter present at the event, shared various clips on social media.
One specific video of his shadow boxing unexpectedly went viral today, racking up over 364,000 views and generating a flurry of comments and interactions. Overall, the feedback from viewers was less than enthusiastic, despite it being merely a brief segment of a light warm-up exercise.
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Pimblett is primarily recognized for his grappling abilities, having achieved three submission victories in the UFC alone, in addition to his recent knockout of Chandler through ground strikes. However, judging by the reactions on social media, fans were not impressed with his striking skills.
One particularly harsh commenter stated, "There’s a 17-year-old kid at my workplace who does a bit of boxing training and has infinitely better shadow boxing technique than what I just witnessed." Another fan remarked, "If he doesn’t employ his grappling skills, he’s going to get knocked out." Yet another critic expressed dissatisfaction with the fight overall, saying, "That’s ‘championship’ level if I’ve ever seen it. What are we doing here? Neither fighter deserves the belt at this moment. Justin struggles to string three words together. Paddy is cool, but let's be real; there are at least 30 fighters who could take him down at any time. He’s not a champion."
