Paddy Pimblett: 'Midget' Ilia Topuria Would Feel Size Difference Against Me

[BullyKutta]

He's right.

It WILL make a difference.

Does it mean Paddy wins? My money is on 'no'. But I'm telling you, that fight is going to be an absolute war due to the relatively low ages of the fighters. I think it'll be FOTY contender when it happens.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

They've been saying that before every Ilia fight now. Before Paddy, people were saying Charles was too big and had too good grappling.

When he beats Paddy, people will just say Paddy was overhyped and not a real challenge.

I didn’t say he wouldn’t beat paddy. I just said his hardest fight to date. I was saying ilia first round ko so I’m not one of those people you’re talking about.

I also have been saying Paddy would whoop on Charles so my opinion has been consistent

 

[NoSmilez]

Paddy is big and he slowly developed a serviceable low kick and front kick. If he can spam that kick a few times without getting clipped then we will have a fight. Grappling will open up for Paddy too. I think Max had the right idea of attacking Topuria's leg but he doesn't generate enough power.

 

[pankrat]

lol he has zero chance. Clown show

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

Paddy = Nate Diaz

Shock the world

 

[fizzlehiss]

Paddy's chances are definitely higher than people give him. He fights smart and has strong attributes.

 

[Aurelian]

Paddy's size, chin, and youth are good things to have against Ilia. Paddy is also a lot better than people give him credit for. He's been constantly improving. He lost the Jared Gordon fight, but Gordon himself is better than a lot of people give him credit for too. He's not some can.

I'd give Paddy like a 25-30% chance. If he ended up dominating the fight, I wouldn't be surprised. If he get's KO'd in 2 minutes, I wouldn't be surprised at that either.

 

[pankrat]

He is not even close to Ilia's level. The hype is ridiculous.
Let's see how he deals with Gaethje

 

[Aurelian]

He is not even close to Ilia's level. The hype is ridiculous.
Let's see how he deals with Gaethje

In the striking, he probably gets blasted but he does have kicks that Ilia can be vulnerable to. The size advantage could heavily come into play with the grappling. It's a 5 round fight, if he can get Ilia tired by round 3 or 4 he can start trying to take over. It's all hypothetical though, we all know the monster Ilia Topuria is.

 

[pankrat]

In the striking, he probably gets blasted but he does have kicks that Ilia can be vulnerable to. The size advantage could heavily come into play with the grappling. It's a 5 round fight, if he can get Ilia tired by round 3 or 4 he can start trying to take over. It's all hypothetical though, we all know the monster Ilia Topuria is.

The gap in footwork, boxing, power and overall understanding of the standing fight is so massive that I dont think kicks or grappliing will be a factor.
Topuria surgically found Max, Volk and Olveira's chin to KO them cold. Paddy is a missmatch imo

 

[Fergelmince]

In the striking, he probably gets blasted but he does have kicks that Ilia can be vulnerable to. The size advantage could heavily come into play with the grappling. It's a 5 round fight, if he can get Ilia tired by round 3 or 4 he can start trying to take over. It's all hypothetical though, we all know the monster Ilia Topuria is.

You think the bigger guy is going to have more gas in the tank than the smaller guy in rds 4 and 5?

 

[HeadKickerV2]

He has better stamina and might have advantage in wrestling because of his size

What if Ilia cant ko him in first 3 rounds and is forced to wrestle and defend takedowns?

If Ilias stamina doesnt hold Paddy might in deed be his Nate Diaz

I rather see him vs Arman but Paddy is a good fight to

 

[Aurelian]

You think the bigger guy is going to have more gas in the tank than the smaller guy in rds 4 and 5?

I think a key to beating Ilia is to make him work early with the grappling and try to tire him out. Charles tried to grapple him early, but it didn't work out. Someone like Paddy or Arman could potentially do this since they're bigger.