Matt Brown praises Paddy Pimblett after he ‘stole the f*cking show’ at UFC 329 but still not sold on him as championship material
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Key Points:
- Paddy Pimblett’s impressive submission win at UFC 329, combined with Conor McGregor’s injury-shortened comeback, significantly boosted Pimblett’s popularity and elevated him to superstar status.
- UFC legend Matt Brown praised Pimblett’s performance and charisma, comparing his rise to McGregor’s early career trajectory, noting Pimblett “stole the show” despite McGregor being the main event.
- Despite the hype, Brown expressed skepticism about Pimblett’s long-term potential, citing his previous loss to current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje and a challenging path ahead against top contenders like Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira.
- Brown believes Pimblett may not have the same ceiling as McGregor, who became a two-division champion, and emphasized that Pimblett still needs to prove himself by winning a title to fully justify his star status.
- The lightweight division remains highly competitive, making Pimblett’s pursuit of a championship difficult, especially given his past setbacks and the strength of current contenders.
