Paddy Pimblett condemned Colby Covington‘s derogatory comment about Leon Edwards‘ late father and expressed his desire to see Edwards knock Covington out in their upcoming fight.
Paddy Pimblett’s got a prediction. He reckons Colby Covington’s in for it after those comments about Leon Edwards’ dad. You know, the ones at UFC 296‘s presser.
“The Baddy” was chatting with Chris Weidman. They touched on Covington’s jab at Edwards and the whole fight promo etiquette. Is there a line? You bet, says Pimblett.
He was fuming. “I wanted to jump up and punch him in the back of the head,” Pimblett admitted. He was on the UFC’s weigh-in show, visibly riled up. Talk about someone’s dad? That’s a no-go.
And if it were his own family? “Say something about my nana or grandma,” he said, “I’d be up and swinging.” Pimblett’s not one to hold back, clearly.
The press conference had its sparks flying. Pimblett and Tony Ferguson, his upcoming opponent, kept the trash talk to the fight. But emotions? They were running high.
Remember when Edwards heard Covington’s remark? The champ nearly lost it. Had to be held back, Pimblett recalls. And his wish for the main event? “Knock [Covington] clean out,” he says.
Pimblett’s vision is vivid. He sees Edwards fueled by thoughts of his dad, delivering a knockout. Covington’s endurance? Not enough, according to Pimblett.
He’s breaking it down now. Cardio, takedowns – Covington’s got skills. But Edwards? He’s on another level. “Usman couldn’t take him down,” Pimblett points out. And if Usman couldn’t, Covington’s chances seem slim.
Pimblett’s call? Edwards dominates for three rounds. Then, bam, lights out for Covington. It’s not just a guess; it’s almost like he’s seen it already.