The UFC roster is filled with entertaining and unique personalities, and one standout is the undefeated UFC lightweight fighter Paddy ’The Baddy’ Pimblett. Interestingly, Pimblett is known for his distinctive braided hairstyle during his fights. Recently, the Scouser reacted when he saw heavyweight veteran Alexander Volkov sporting a similar look.
Paddy Pimblett posted a video on his YouTube channel where he delved into multiple intriguing topics while training. Interestingly, among the many discussions, the Scouser also seemingly reacted to Alexander Volkov’s recent fight outing. The Russian fighter donned a braided look in his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 310 which Pimblett found quite hilarious.
Volkov with braids. The amount of people that tagged me in it, and sent to me, saying that ’He looks like you was scary.’ I thought it was hilarious. He did actually look like me. Me in ten years.
Paddy Pimblett on his YouTube channel (Check from 1:15)
Pimblett also mentioned that he would look like the braided-haired Volkov after the next ten years of his life. Interestingly, the Scouser is arguably one of the most popular fighters on the current UFC roster. Since making his promotional debut, Pimblett has been an unstoppable force in the UFC and remains undefeated. He is coming off an impressive win against Bobby ’King’ Green in his last fight.
Given his popularity in the promotion, Pimblett wasn’t surprised to see Volkov sporting a similar braided hairstyle. However, unlike the Scouser, the Russian fighter couldn’t deliver a performance akin to Pimblett’s. As a result, Volkov fell short against Gane at UFC 310, losing by a controversial split decision. Interestingly, the Russian heavyweight was unhappy with the judges’ scorecards.
When Alexander Volkov lashed out at the judges of his UFC 310 fight
Alexander Volkov made his promotional debut almost a decade ago in 2016. Since then, however, he has never found himself in contention for a title fight in the promotion. Before facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 310, the Russian fighter was on an impressive four-fight winning streak. As a result, the match against Gane was significant for Volkov, as it could have brought him closer to the heavyweight championship.
Alexander Volkov was disappointed after losing against Ciryl Gane at UFC 310 (Image via Bloody Elbow)Despite his expectations, Volkov’s rematch against Gane did not go as he had hoped. Consequently, the Russian fighter lost to the Frenchman in both of their encounters. Interestingly, since their rematch was a closely contested match, Volkov made scathing remarks about the judges and the authorities for denying him what he believed was a well-deserved victory over Gane.
It was a bullsh*t decision, for sure. I don’t accept this. I don’t know what we’re going to do with the decision. I’m absolutely sure I won the fight. I did much more than Gane… I respect Ciryl Gane, he walked out of the cage after the decision because he didn’t feel this, too. Nothing bad to my opponent, just upset with commission. I can’t agree with this.
Alexander Volkov via UFC 310 post-fight presser
Interestingly, UFC CEO Dana White believed that Volkov won the fight at UFC 310 and even apologized to him for the outcome. While the Russian fighter was frustrated with the judges’ decision, he did not harbor any bitterness toward his opponent. In fact, Volkov appreciated how Gane gracefully tried to exit the cage after the announcement of the results.
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