UFC’s Paddy Pimblett has revealed he would like to combat Manchester Metropolis midfielder Bernardo Silva, with the Liverpool supporter claiming the Portuguese star is a ‘horrible improper’un’ and a ‘piece of s***’.
Pimblett declared his dislike for Silva throughout an interview on talkSPORT’s Pub Speak as he prepares for his return to the Octagon.
The 27-year-old options on the co-main occasion of UFC 282 this Saturday night time in opposition to Jared Gordon.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has claimed he would like to combat Portugal’s Bernardo Silva
Pimblett, a Liverpool fan, insists that the Manchester Metropolis midfielder is a ‘wrong-un’
Pimblett had beforehand claimed Bruno Fernandes was the footballer he’d most prefer to combat, insisting final yr that the Manchester United midfielder is ‘so overrated’.
The Liverpool supporter revealed he would now swap his attentions to a different Portuguese star named Bruno plying his commerce in Manchester, when requested throughout the interview about which Premier League participant he would most like to combat.
‘Final season, when he first bought signed, it was Bruno Fernandes, ‘explanation for how overrated he was,’ Pimblett stated. ‘However now, it is Bernardo Silva, lad. I do not know anybody who likes Bernardo Silva, lad.
‘He is an unbelievable footballer. He is a correct baller. However he is a horrible improper’un. He is a chunk of s***.
‘That point after they gave us [Liverpool] a guard of honour, and he simply stood there. Come on lad.’
Pimblett is ready to face Jared Gordon on the co-main occasion of UFC 282 on Saturday night time
The Liverpool fighter has completed all of his opponents within the UFC to date in what’s been a stellar yr
Silva has been a key a part of Manchester Metropolis’s aspect since becoming a member of the membership in 2018, with the 28-year-old lifting the Premier League on 4 events.
The midfielder has additionally received one FA Cup and 4 Carabao Cup winners’ medals throughout his time on the membership.
Pimblett, referred to as The Baddy, will make his fourth UFC look when he faces Gordon.
He has crushed Luigi Vendramini, Kazula Vargas and Jordan Leavitt in his first three outings for the UFC.
Pimblett has claimed he can have a ‘breakout efficiency’ in opposition to Gordon, with the American presently 19-5 and has confronted the likes of Charles Oliveira earlier than.
Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev will sq. off contained in the octagon this weekend too with the vacant light-heavyweight belt on the road.
