Combat & UFC
Paddy Pimblett Claims Thumb Penetrated His Brain During Justin Gaethje Eye Poke
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"I'm not going to use as an excuse, but the eye poke did change the fight in a big way. All the damage on my face was from an eye poke right hand, and wasn't just an eye poke, like I felt a thumb touch me brain. So it was, was a bit heavy. I couldn't see for about 2 rounds after it."
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett revealed the extent of damage from an eye poke during his January fight with Justin Gaethje, claiming the thumb penetrated deep enough that he felt it touch his brain. Pimblett stated he couldn't see for approximately two rounds following the incident and attributed all facial damage to the eye poke and subsequent right hand. Despite the severity, Pimblett insists he's not making excuses for the loss.
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