Following an unofficial fight at a Manchester gym, Paddy Pimblett responded to claims he refused to release a chokehold despite his opponent tapping out. Pimblett and Frimpong agreed to settle their dispute in the ring, with Pimblett showcasing his submission skills. Videos of the altercation circulated online, sparking debate about the ethics of Pimblett's actions. Pimblett defended himself, stating that no tapping rule was agreed upon beforehand.
The fighter who took on Paddy Pimblett in an unofficial bout at his gym in Manchester has responded after claims 'The Baddy' refused to let go off the victory-scoring choke.After a fan said they hoped to see Pimblett back in UFC for the upcoming UFC London card in March, Frimpong replied: "He won't be fit for the Vegas event let alone the London one.
The Liverpudlian fighter managed to take 'The Menace' to the ground and in a video widely circulated, managed to lock in an expertly applied rear naked choke. The two appeared to show respect by shaking hands afterwards and Frimpong has now broken his silence, addressing claims about Pimblett "refusing to let go of the choke".On social media, Frimpong said: "To everyone chatting s**t about @PaddyTheBaddy not letting the choke go, chill out. It’s a f***ing choke, I didn’t even go unconscious, and it was a straightener scrap. I went in fully expecting that if he caught a choke he was gonna try put me out, don’t chat s**t you don’t know.
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