Paddy Pimblett’s teammate insists only one thing stands in the way of Liverpool-mad UFC star selling out Anfield [Video]

OKTAGON lightweight contender Shem Rock believes his superstar team-mate Paddy Pimblett is more than capable of selling out Anfield.

Pimblett has been campaigning for MMA‘s premier promotion to stage an event at the home of his beloved Liverpool FC since joining the organisation in 2021.

He even contacted the club about the possibility earlier this year, and claims they are more than open to the idea.

However, nothing has come to fruition as of yet, which Rock claims is entirely down to UFC president Dana White.

“I honestly don’t think UFC Anfield is far-fetched. I think it is very realistic,” he told talkSPORT.com.

“I think we have the names in this city to have Paddy [Pimblett] main event, Molly [McCann] on the main card, maybe you bring back Darren Till.

“And maybe you bring in a few Mancs like Lerrone Murphy and a …