“Forza PSG,” he said.
Pimblett shared his satisfaction regarding recent high-profile matchups that went in his favored direction.
“I've had two major hate watches in the past two weeks that have been successful,” he said.
He addressed criticism that his ascent to the upper echelon of the UFC lacked traditional foundational steps, referencing comments that he “got absolutely schooled by a 37-year-old Gaethje.”
Despite the criticism, Pimblett stated he maintained full confidence in his own strategic assessments.
“I knew that anyway, you know what I mean?” he said.
He emphasized that the bout proved his ability to compete directly with the world's best lightweights.
“There was a bit of vindication. But at the same time, I knew how good he was.
I had Gaethje to win. Everyone laughed at me, didn't think that it could happen.
But it's the fight game, lad. Anything can happen,” Pimblett said.
Pimblett further detailed specific moments within his past championship opportunity, alleging an illegal exchange occurred.
“[I went] five rounds with who is now the undisputed world champion, and I made the fight competitive all the way through it.
One judge thought I won two rounds of the five, and I think I only lost the second round because he poked me in the eye and punched me straight after it.
It wasn't even an eye poke, it was an eye gouge,” he said.
He contrasted his own resilience with how other fighters handle adversity during championship rounds, criticizing Topuria's decision to stop fighting.
