Paddy Pimblett dragged off rival after nearly starting mass brawl with controversial choke hold

UFC star Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett squashed his social media beef with a rival in the most emphatic way possible.

A feud between Pimblett and Dennis Frimpong, who holds a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) record of 3-2, was ignited when the latter took a swipe at the Liverpudlian.

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When a fan stated they hoped to see Pimblett on the upcoming UFC London card in March – which has since been revealed and he is not a part of – Frimpong replied: “He won’t be fit for the Vegas event let alone the London one.”

Pimblett seemingly caught wind of Frimpong’s comment and didn’t take kindly, as the two went back-and-forth in their personal messages.

They ultimately decided to settle their dispute in the only way they knew.

Pimblett ventured over to Manchester Top Team, where Frimpong trains out of, to squash their beef.

Neither man donned headgear which emphasised the seriousness of their scrap as they threw punches and kicks with serious intent, although they did have shin guards on.

There was plenty of interest in the feud too as fellow fighters, including Molly McCann, sat in a circle to watch the action unfold.

The two exchanged multiple strikes and kicks, but when Frimpong misses with a right hook, it spelt the beginning of the end.

Pimblett telegraphed Frimpong’s hook to perfection and ducked underneath before taking his rival down to the ground.

The pair continued to roll before Pimblett sat up and wailed down punches on Frimpong, who struggled to keep the UFC star off of him.

It wasn’t long before Pimblett took Frimpong’s back and from there, it was a matter of when, not if the former would end proceedings.

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Pimblett quickly locked in a tight rear-naked choke that left Frimpong struggling for air.

Realising there was no way out, Frimpong conceded defeat and tapped out.

However, Pimblett evidently wanted to send a message to his rival as he refused to let go.

It took several onlookers to intervene and get Pimblett to release the hold.

Such was the tension, a brief push-and-shove broke out next to the fighters but nothing came of it.

Once the respective camps separated, Pimblett and Frimpong shared an embrace to signal an end to their feud.

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Although Pimblett is not on the upcoming London card on March 22, his scrap with Frimpong proved he is in top condition as he awaits his next fight.

Pimblett has not fought since he submitted King Green, also known as Bobby Green, at UFC 304 in July last year.

The 30-year-old holds an impressive record of 22-3 and is riding a six-fight win streak in the UFC.