I’m an undefeated fighter – ‘genius’ Pimblett will assist me fulfil UFC dream

Jack Humphries was filled with reward for Paddy Pimblett after his victory at Cage Warriors 192 this previous weekend.

Humphries, 22, submitted MMA veteran Rory Evans in London on Saturday evening to go 4-0 within the sport professionally, whereas protecting his excellent 100 per cent end price.

He has now banked three first-round finishes since making his professional debut in Might 2024, along with his one different victory coming within the second spherical.

‘The Ripper’ spoke to talkSPORT.com after submitting Evans at CW 192 on Saturday evening and was filled with reward for UFC star Pimblett, who helped the bantamweight put together for his newest struggle.

“Having Paddy round for this camp, folks don’t respect Paddy sufficient,” the 22-year-old, who skilled out of Group Fearless MMA, defined.

“He’s an MMA genius – folks don’t perceive. I’d say he’s received the very best jiu-jitsu for MMA in MMA utterly.

“He’s a genius, and I’ve learnt loads of stuff from him. “

Pimblett had a career-best win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in April and has since been linked to his first title shot in opposition to bitter rival Ilia Topuria.

Humphries detailed conversations he had with the Liverpudlian forward of his newest win, and was assured he would comply with the same path sooner or later.

‘He instructed me Rory was going to be powerful, however I knew I used to be more durable – I’m constructed completely different,” Humphries added.

“There’s no breaking me, and I’ll die in there if I’ve to.”

‘The Ripper’ then asserted he’ll ‘100 per cent’ characteristic in Dana White‘s Contender Sequence (DWCS) subsequent yr.

Jack Humphries MMA Document

Undefeated

• Def. Rory Evans through first-round submission at CW 192
• Def. Nick Beukema through second-round submission at CW 185
• Def. Fabian Ufs through first-round TKO at CW 178
• Def. Joao Pedro dos Santos through first-round submission at CW 172

DWCS is a contest that permits fighters to earn a UFC contract by preventing the perfect of their division in a collection of aggressive bouts.

“My subsequent struggle will likely be a degree up, I do know I’m UFC degree,” Humphries stated.

“I may beat anybody in that bantamweight division, I’m in all probability not going to get these [big] fights as a result of I’m solely 4-0, however I do know I may dominate them.”

Humphries concluded by revealing plans to spend time along with his household after successful at CW 192, however nonetheless had an necessary message for his followers.

“Watch my fights,” he completed earlier than naming an opponent for his UFC debut, which Humphries expects to come back quickly.

“I’ve received 4 finishes, three within the first spherical, one within the second spherical, they usually’ve all are available a really, very viral style. 

“UFC. I’m 4-0. 4 finishes. The primary struggle I would like once I’m within the UFC is Raul Rosas Jr.

“We’re the identical age, I’ll struggle him, Dana White telephone me and I’ll smash his face clear – I’ll batter him.”

Rosas Jr. is 11-1 in MMA, having made his UFC debut in December 2022 after rising by DWCS.

Humphries, in the meantime, expects to be again within the cage underneath the Cage Warriors banner for his or her Newcastle occasion in September.

‘The Ripper’ actually believes he has it in him to make it to MMA’s summit as the best on the planet at 135 lbs.

Merab Dvalishvili is the present UFC bantamweight champion, having final defended his belt in opposition to Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 final month.