Paddy Pimblett Attacks Ariel Helwani During Podcast With Dana White

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Paddy Pimblett has risen to stardom quickly as his personality is infectious to fight fans. He’s not one to back down, especially since he’s preparing for another fight at UFC 282.

However, Pimblett took the trash-talking to a surprising target during his podcast episode with Dana White. During the conversation, Paddy Pimblett goes in on popular MMA reporter Ariel Helwani.

It’s no secret that the UFC President has a feud with Helwani whatsoever. Especially considering how often the reporter calls out Dana White for his decision-making and controversial fighter pay. Well, it appears Paddy Pimblett is just as tired hearing from Ariel Helwani too. Watch the clip below to hear what the lightweight star has to say.

Now, Helwani isn’t one to shy away from confrontation either. After hearing Paddy Pimblett and Dana White go off on him, the UFC reporter finally responds. In a rather lengthy thread shared on Twitter by Jed I. Goodman, Ariel Helwani provides his full response to Pimblett and White.

Helwani isn’t a fan of both Paddy Pimblett and the UFC President calling him a liar. There’s a part where Pimblett mentions how Ariel Helwani wanted him to ditch “a paid interview” to come onto his show. Well, as usual, Helwani had the receipts.

It’s unfortunate that these two are spouting off at each other. Especially considering it is always fun hearing Pimblett get interviewed anywhere. Maybe one day they’ll settle their differences but for now, we’re not hopeful that will change.

Look for Paddy Pimblett to be in regular form at UFC 282 as he takes on Jared Gordon in a lightweight matchup.