Overview

• At New York Comic Con, Rousey told fans that Pimblett uniquely embraces the entertainer role, with her remarks recorded by MMAFighting’s Jose Youngs.
• Pimblett reposted the clip on Instagram and thanked Rousey, calling the praise meaningful coming from a UFC legend.
• The Liverpudlian’s profile has surged after a third-round TKO of Michael Chandler at UFC 314 and sustained arena-drawing popularity.
• He continues to call out lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, floating a fight at the Bernabéu and predicting multiple ways to finish the bout.
• The UFC has not announced Topuria’s first title defense, with recent reporting also positioning Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.