After Paddy Pimblett secured a significant win, he faced an unexpected confrontation from Colby Covington, who attempted to provoke him during a backstage interview. Pimblett dismissed Covington's attempts, calling him 'Mr. Irrelevant' and criticizing his recent fighting record. This incident reflects Covington’s ongoing strategy to maintain relevance within the MMA community, particularly as Pimblett rises in contention at lightweight. The article also highlights Pimblett's perspective, illustrating the tension between the two fighters and the nature of Covington's provocations in front of the camera.
"He just come over, started to chat sh*t. Because he'd seen there was a camera. Come over and started to say 'ah you fight scrubs.'"
"He's an absolute bum lad. He's nearly 40. He's trying to stay relevant by jumping on me while there's a camera there."
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