‘I’m Not Going to Be Able to Walk Around Without Security’- Paddy Pimblett Has Huge Expectations From Himself
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UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett is considered one of the most impressive prospects of 2021 and fans want to see what the new year holds for him. The British fighter became immensely popular before, during, and after his sole UFC appearance. Pimblett has never shied away from talking about his potential as a megastar in the UFC and he feels he can change the landscape of the UFC.
As he looks forward to a successful year in the promotion, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ spoke to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto and commented on how he envisions being a global superstar; much like the UFC’s current biggest star, Conor McGregor.
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“It’s funny because I say to the missus, I know within the next three-four years, I’m not going to be able to walk around without security. I know for a fact it’s going to be like Conor McGregor’s life when he walks around in America.”
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“She doesn’t like it, me family don’t like it. I’m not the biggest fan of it meself… I’d never want anyone to say about me, ‘Oh, I wish I never met him’.”
Don’t disturb Paddy Pimblett during mealtime!
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Continuing on his vision of fame in the UFC, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ revealed the one instance wherein he doesn’t like to be disturbed. While he’s always ready to interact with fans and sign autographs, The British fighter doesn’t like to be disturbed during meals. Chiefly, this sentiment has been shared by many celebrities and is quite understandable, given the circumstances.
“Usually a lot of people say that, ‘Never meet your heroes, they only let you down’. I never want anyone to say that about me ever…The only thing what annoys me is when I’m sitting and eating a meal and someone comes over when I’m mid-meal. That’s annoying. I’m like ‘Just wait till I’m done.’ Anything else I don’t mind.”
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If Paddy Pimblett continues to live up to the hype he has generated thus far, there’s no limit to fame he can’t scale. He made a giant splash in his first UFC outing and fans will want to see who he gets matched up with next.
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