Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson sent Paddy Pimblett a message of congratulations after his first round submission victory on Saturday night against Kazula Vargas in London.
Scouser 'Paddy the Baddy' made a difficult start to the fight, taking a right hand from Vargas as the pair grappled, but within a matter of minutes Pimblett took Vargas' back and by locking in the rear- naked choke, forced his Mexican opponent to submit.
Pimblett's victory was the second for the city of Liverpool on the night, after Molly McCann won her match against Luana Carolina, and as the Merseyside pair both celebrated in the Octagon, Reds star Robertson took to Twitter to show his appreciation.
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The captain of Scotland said on Twitter: "Love it @theufcbaddy."
Virgil van Dijk also took to Twitter to congratulate the UFC star, to which he replied: "Woke up in dream land here 2 of Liverpool’s back 4 tweeting me yes Andy lad."
After the contest in London, Pimblett said : "It wasn't as clean as I liked but are you not entertained? I have to get punched in the face to wake up! That was only like a five or six out of ten. This arena is too small - get me to Anfield and we'll fill it!"
