Paddy Pimblett v Cowboy Cerrone

[VinceArch]

Cerrone got one punched by Alex freaking Morono.

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The same Cerrone who is 38 years old and was going into his 54th professional fight??

 

[mjfan23]

Paddy about to own the winningest fighter in ufc history

 

[Dorkman]

I actually like this match. Paddy is recognizable, but far from proven elite. It might end up a put over match where the old gets slaughtered. But Paddy isn't really that good on the feet that i've seen. So of the fighters Cowboy can be matched with im actually ok with it. But it's definitely near the end of the rope for me as far as how long Cowboy should be going with this.

 

[The_Renaissance]

I actually think Cerrone drops and taps him. Bookmark this post if the fight happens. They're trying to fast-track Pimblett due to his gob. He isn't very good, he isn't on the level to destroy someone like Cerrone - look what Cowboy, past his prime, did to Alex Hernandez. Hernandez absolutely murders Pimblett.

 

[StoneWT]

Cowboy is a company man. He'll spread his cheeks for Paddy and sacrifice his manhood to put Paddy over.

 

[Coolkid666]

The same Cerrone who is 38 years old and was going into his 54th professional fight??

Exactly. When Morono 1 hits you, it's over.
Thank you for your understanding.

 

[Holz37]

Listen, if Nad Nirimani and Soren Bak can ride Paddy to a LNP decision, Cowboy Cerrone can easily.

The guy got beat by Stevie Ray in a grappling match.

Thank you. People have somehow been fooled into thinking Paddy is an elite grappler when he was outgrappled by Nad Narimani at 145 and heel hooked by Stevie Ray lol. People also seem to forget he was getting lit up before coming back to beat Vendramini. If he wins its due to Cerrone being completely washed rather than him actually being good. Paddy is the furthest thing from a contender at lightweight.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

Man everyone's opinions of Cowboy have fallen lol. Yes he's looked awful lately, yes his better days are behind him, yes he's too worn out, and yes he got KOed by freakin Alex Morono QUICKLY

But some of you are acting like Paddy is a death sentence. He almost got finished by a nobody. And he eats terribly. He will probably win but it's not like Cowboy isn't still dangerous to someone like Paddy

 

[CroCopsLHK]

To me it's a classic legend vs prospect turning moment. If Cowboy loses though I don't want to see him fight anymore. At least in UFC

 

[Adamant]

Cowboy is way past it. Short of a fluke, Paddy is gonna hurt him.

 

[WHITELIONBAR]

Paddy wins because scousers don't get knocked out, so I hear.

I can sort of understand the logic. Cowboy is super brittle and stiff on the feet these days, while Paddy has shown durability and power despite his total lack of defensive responsibility. I think he would get touched up, but get through with big punches and ultimately take Cerrone out if Cowboy kept it standing.

Conversely Donald is and always has been slept on by many for his BJJ and offensive wrestling skills. Donald has an insanely good guard and is a lethal finisher on the mat. Recently he has talked about how late in his career he has rediscovered his love for Jiu-Jitsu and rolls a lot more often. He recently outwrestled and submitted RDA at Submission Underground and a few days ago he had a Combat Jiu-Jitsu match with Craig Jones (he lost, of course, but that's to be expected against Craig Jones). He's also been doing some BJJ instruction for fighters.

I know Paddy is a primary grappler and very skilled in that arena himself, but he's been outgrappled in his career (admittedly by fairly skilled fighters in Soren Bak and Nad Narimani). He's also the smaller man (ex-Featherweight versus occasional Welterweight).

In other words I think it has less to do with where Paddy is stronger and more to do with where Cowboy is less weak in his current state. Cerrone hasn't been convincingly manhandled by someone Paddy's size and experience level in a long, long time. Conversely he has a long history of outgrappling/submitting dudes (including some with legit grappling pedigrees), oftentimes off his back.

terrible fight for paddy at this stage if you ask me , cowboy just sharper and more experienced everywhere

 

[MIKOM]

Fancy cowboy here.

 

[theaustrianoak]

Paddy is garbage. I got Cerrone as well

 

[PPVpoints]

Wouldn't be suprised if the UFC try and make this fight to attempt to build up the new Conor via easy matchmaking.

Thats exactly why they are doing it.

 

[Pakman]

Take him down. Please.

Cerrone was a slow starter even in his prime. Now he's glacial and predictable. Just pull out one vintage performance. One time. Please. Then retire.

Paddy is going to blitz him and hurt him.

I for one, am hoping Cerrone gets KO'd and retires.

I have never liked him and not sure I ever will. Good fighter though.

 

[deadshot138]

If Cerrone beats Pimblett, that's the end of Paddy's career.

 

[Derbemag]

Cowboy is to much for Pimblett. Cowboy by TKO.

WAR COWBOY

 

[DestinedAussie]

I love Cerrone. But i think he gets overwhelmed.

Dana giving Cowboy a payday and Paddy as big of a platform fight as he could possibly get given his experience.

 

[Jabbathehook]

Thank you. People have somehow been fooled into thinking Paddy is an elite grappler when he was outgrappled by Nad Narimani at 145 and heel hooked by Stevie Ray lol. People also seem to forget he was getting lit up before coming back to beat Vendramini. If he wins its due to Cerrone being completely washed rather than him actually being good. Paddy is the furthest thing from a contender at lightweight.

Agreed.

I'm a scouser and I actually love his personality, I'm a fan of his too - but I don't see him breaking the top 10, ever.

I'd love to be proved wrong

 

[VitorReem]

I’d pick my mailman over cowboy at this point. He’s looked absolutely pathetic for years now