At this point, MMA and trash-talking are like milk and water: You can’t separate them! Building up to the fights, athletes often use this as a tool to hype up their encounters. While there is always a chance for one to come off as rather cringe, some fighters have just mastered this art.

Even promotions themselves are quite supportive of this tactic, considering it can genuinely boost sales. Who might be a better example than Conor McGregor? The epitome of trash-talking in the present times. And just like his Cage Warriors alumni, Paddy Pimblett is making a name for himself with his mic skills. But it seems like some of his words aren’t kindly taken by his fellow MMA fighter, Josh Emmett.

Josh Emmett expresses his distress on Paddy Pimblett’s remarks

UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett, has recently fired back at Paddy Pimblett for his disrespectful remarks about him. For those unaware, Pimblett was asked his opinion on the rising featherweight prospect, Ilia Topuria, and whether he would fight him in the future. To this, Pimblett responded by saying that he isn’t interested in any such fight, citing the Spaniard’s inability to defeat Emmett as the reason. Further calling Emmett a ’39-year-old who might retire soon.’

Weeks After these remarks, Josh Emmett recently came forward with his response during his interview with InsideFighting. According to him, he doesn’t care about what ‘Baddy’ has to say, as he thinks that the Liverpool native doesn’t believe in everything he says. Further, he also claimed that he would finish the former Cage Warriors champion if they ever had to fight. Something for which he is even ready to move up a weight class.

In Emmett’s own words: “I would put him away. I’d go, but I’d be down to go up to, you know, lightweight and, uh, and do that if the UFC would allow it or he would want to do it.”

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Emmett further added, “He just says what people want to hear or he thinks they want to hear, and, uh, you know, he’s a, he’s a witty guy, and obviously, the UFC’s trying to get behind him and, uh, you know, build him up to create a superstar in Europe and in the UK, which he’s getting there.”

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As for Pimblett’s retirement comments about Emmett, that may not happen anytime soon.

Not going to retire anytime soon

In his last octagon appearance, Josh Emmett went toe-to-toe against his fellow featherweight, Ilia Topuria, on the main card of UFC on ABC 5 event. As many had anticipated, it ended in favor of the upcoming prospect. However, despite an onslaught from his younger rival, the 39-year-old martial artist managed to survive all five rounds, once again showcasing his veteran toughness.

However, this was his second loss in a row, leading to many doubting ‘CC0’s ability to continue, considering he is 39 years old now. But despite what people and more specifically Paddy Pimblett have to say, Josh thinks that he isn’t done yet. According to Emmett, he has years of fight in him. He also claimed that he will use his recent losses as a lesson and work on his weaknesses.

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The Alpha Male Alumni expressed these thoughts during the same interview with InsideFighting. While being active in MMA at 39 years of age isn’t unheard of, it surely is rare for lighter-weight classes. Many veterans, including BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar, and Tony Ferguson, have previously seen a sharp decline at their age. But unlike all of them, Emmett still hasn’t looked washed up in any of his previous bouts.