“Little mushroom that goes by dinosaur name,” Paddy Pimblett fires back at lightweight fighter for tweeting about him ‘700 times’

Paddy Pimblett last fought and won against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296.


“Little mushroom that goes by dinosaur name,” Paddy Pimblett fires back at lightweight fighter for tweeting about him ‘700 times’

Paddy Pimblett goes off on Terrance McKinney (via Imago/Yahoo Sports)

Paddy Pimblett, the colorful lightweight from England, has taken center stage once again. This comes after his spectacular victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. Terrance Mckinney, the lightweight fighter, is Pimblett’s newest target.

Paddy Pimblett was passionate in his criticism of lightweight competitor, Terrance McKinney. McKinney, according to Pimblett, is infatuated with him, as seen by repeated social media posts and references in interviews. The Englishman dismissed McKinney as a “mushroom” with the nickname “T-Wrecks,” highlighting McKinney’s obsession with him.

I’ve had loads of people talking about me. That little mushroom that goes by the dinosaur name. Whatever his name is, that mushroom, he doesn’t stop talking about me. You can type a name in on someone’s [X account], and he’s got about f****** 700 tweets about me. Terrance McKinney, his nickname is ‘T-Wrecks,’ every interview he talks about me. No one knows you, you f****** bum.
Paddy Pimblett via Happy Endings podcast
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While these feuds have erupted online and in the media, Pimblett seemed unconcerned. He retained a forceful and unapologetic position. His message to people who don’t like him is short and simple. He just wants them to “f**k off” if they don’t like him.

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Pimblett’s uncensored attitude has not only kept him in the limelight but has also sparked speculation about his future opponents. As he continues to build a name for himself in the lightweight category, his desire to engage in verbal combat guarantees that every move he makes inside and outside the cage is newsworthy.

The story of the ‘little mushroom’ and Paddy Pimblett adds a fascinating message to the dynamic world of MMA. This has left fans anxiously expecting the next installment of Paddy’s rich humor.

Paddy Pimblett goes off on featherweight contender Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett turned to the Happy Endings podcast to express his anger and air his concerns, launching a verbal assault on featherweight title contender, Ilia Topuria. Pimblett’s rivalry with Topuria originates from a confrontation at the hotel before UFC London, where both fighters nearly got into a brawl.

Paddy Pimblett slams Ilia Topuria in a recent podcast
Paddy Pimblett slams Ilia Topuria in a recent podcast (via MMA News)

Topuria was famously pelted with a bottle of hand sanitizer by Pimblett. Pimblett gave Topuria the nickname “hand sanitizer boy” after describing him as a “sausage” and detailing Topuria’s attempted slap during the fight.

Despite the weight difference, Topuria has repeatedly asked for a battle with Pimblett. When Ilia Topuria ran toward Pimblett during a UFC press conference, security intervened to save a violent brawl from occurring.

This unedited chat cements Paddy Pimblett’s image as an outspoken and entertaining presence in the UFC. As he moves through the lightweight class, his desire to engage in verbal combat guarantees that he remains a divisive figure in the MMA world.

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