Paddy Pimblett Prepared For ‘Best Version’ Of Tony Ferguson, Despite Recent Losses

Tony Ferguson could have misplaced his final 6 fights, however Paddy Pimblett is NOT overlooking the longer term UFC Corridor of Famer … telling TMZ Sports activities he is getting ready for the “finest model” of El Cucuy!

We talked to 28-year-old Pimblett forward of his UFC 296 scrap with the 39-year-old legend … and requested what he anticipated out of Ferguson.

“We have ready for the perfect Tony Ferguson doable,” Paddy stated.

“What I simply say is he is on a little bit of a decline, and that is why I’ve stated this combat is a lose-lose for me, trigger once I win, persons are gonna be like, ‘you solely beat a washed-up Tony’ when he is nonetheless a harmful motherf*****, after which if I did occur to lose, folks could be like, ‘Oh, Paddy’s completed. He is simply been beat by a completed Tony.'”

Ferguson, who as soon as went on a 12-fight win streak within the UFC (the place he beat the likes of Josh Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee, Edson Barboza and others), has dropped his final 6 fights, albeit to a number of the finest fighters on the planet (Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira).

As for 20-3 Pimblett, he is gained 6 in a row, together with all 4 of his UFC fights. Nonetheless, his final victory over Jared Gordon wasn’t with out controversy, and Paddy is seeking to make a press release to remind individuals who he’s.

“Greatest combat of my life, positively. Greatest opponent. Coming again off three main surgical procedures. Gotta make a giant assertion after me final combat, easy as that,” Pimblett stated.

There is a bunch extra with Paddy The Baddy … we additionally discuss Ferguson coaching with David Goggins, and a latest impromptu assembly Pimblett had with Ian Garry (we talked to Pimblett earlier than IG was pulled from his combat) on the UFC’s gymnasium in Las Vegas, the place PP shared recommendation with the embattled 26-year-old fighter.