Respect Quotes by Paddy Pimblett
All Respect statements made by Paddy Pimblett across interviews, press conferences, and social media.
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Jan 25, 2026 Respectful
“I wanted to be walking away with that belt, Joe. I know how tough I am anyway; I don’t need to prove it to anyone. I wanted to leave with that belt, but there’s no other man I’d rather lose to than 'The Highlight', know what I mean? Justin Gaethje is someone I’ve loved watching growing up and watching the UFC. It shows why he’s a legend, right there”
– via his post fight interview with Joe Rogan after his interim title loss at UFC 324
Jan 23, 2026 Disrespect
“He's asking you why Arman's trying to be like me, going around eating food. It's because he's got no personality and he's a little nit”
– via UFC 324 pre fight press conference after Dana White was questioned about Arman Tsarukyan’s aggressive media tour.
Jan 18, 2026 Disrespect
“If I ever got offered to fight Arman, I would have punched his head in by now. He irritates me. He's an absolute helmet”
– via MMA Junkie and Gym Media Day (January 16, 2026), responding to the persistent narrative that he is "ducking" the #1 contender, Arman Tsarukyan.
Jan 17, 2026 Disrespect
“It’s annoying that people are saying I’m ducking Arman, I’ve never been offered to fight Arman. If I were ever offered that fight, I would’ve punched his head in by now. He irritates me. I think he’s an absolute helmet. So yeah, I’d fight Arman in a heartbeat. If Ilia can’t fight until June or July, he should be stripped because he’s holding the division up. I’ll defend against Arman, Max, Charles, whoever. I don’t care”
– via pre fight media interaction in Las Vegas (January 15, 2026), addressing the #1 contender’s claims that he is being "protected" by the UFC.
Jan 9, 2026 respect
“We are fighters, we can say what we want about each other, but mentioning family is below the belt. I wish him nothing but the best, mate. I hope it all gets resolved and he gets to see his child, lad”
– via The MMA Guru’s YouTube channel (January 9, 2026), taking a surprisingly respectful stance regarding Ilia Topuria’s ongoing legal and family struggles.
Jan 5, 2026 respect
“I think if I win and he wins, and I get upgraded to undisputed champ, it wouldn't surprise me if [Volk] thinks that's the perfect opportunity to win the lightweight belt. I don't want to fight Volk, I proper like Volk”
– via Social media, during a "Tea with Tom" segment on Tom Aspinall's YouTube channel, predicting a massive 2026 title collision with the featherweight king.
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