Footage has emerged on social media immediately, detailing Paddy Pimblett engaged in a sparring match with rival, Denis Frimpong at Manchester High Group — with the UFC light-weight contender forcibly pulled off the Dubliner after refusing to let go of a rear-naked choke regardless of quite a few faucets.
Pimblett, the present quantity fourteen ranked light-weight challenger, has been sidelined since handing over a one-sided first spherical triangle choke submission win over veteran putting ace, King Inexperienced on the principle card of UFC 304 again in July in Manchester.
And but to e book his return to motion within the time since, Liverpool native, Paddy Pimblett was noticed taking over rival, welterweight contender, Frimpong at Manchester High Group, with the duo sparring and grappling.
Paddy Pimblett refuses to let go of coach amid sparring spat
Ultimately taking the again of the Ghanian-born fighter, Pimblett would lock up a taut rear-naked choke on Frimpong, who finally tapped throughout a number of cases, nonetheless, former Cage Warriors featherweight kingpin, Pimblett was dragged from his foe after refusing to launch the maintain.
The character of Paddy Pimblett on full show. Will get pieced up by a fighter who’s first newbie bout was 5 years after paddy gained the cage warriors title and is at present 3-2.
As soon as he will get him down he holds the choke. Very unhealthy look. https://t.co/OAGwhv6IVY
— Donagh Corby (@DonaghCorby_) January 18, 2025
Within the midst of an eight-fight successful run, Pimblett holds prior wins over the likes of former interim light-weight champion, Tony Ferguson, in addition to names together with Jared Gordon, Jordan Leavitt, and Luigi Vendramini.
3-2 as an expert, Manchester Tom Group staple, Frimpong has competed beneath the OKTAGON MMA banner, and most lately turned in a primary spherical knockout win over Dylan Mitchin at Progress Test FC 2.
