UFC star Paddy Pimblett joined in Jurgen Klopp’s farewell celebrations after managing his final game in charge of Liverpool on Sunday (May 19).
The 56-year-old stepped down from his role with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield before receiving a guard of honour from players and staff while being serenaded by the crowd.
Klopp delivered an inspirational speech to the Reds faithful before starting a chant for reported incoming Feyenoord boss Arne Slot. Klopp and his players then took their celebrations out as The Titanic Hotel was used as a hub, where they were met by UFC ace and Liverpool superfan ‘Paddy The Baddy.’
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Pictures showed Klopp wearing a black shirt, jeans and his iconic cap while leading his Liverpool players and staff and holding a big glass of red wine. Pimblett was also snapped walking alongside Klopp, who had his arm around the fighting Scouser.
Klopp’s celebrations appeared fitting of his popularity and success at Anfield, where the German returned Liverpool to the summit of English football for the first time since 1990, also lifting the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
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The ensuing party saw Klopp join Reds legend John Barnes on stage as he danced while the former winger showed off his rapping that saw him star on the England hit World in Motion and the Anfield Rap.
Klopp announced back in January that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, with the run in to the end of the campaign all centred around the perfect send off for Liverpool’s first manager to lift the Premier League title.
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Pimblett last fought in December last year, beating Tony Ferguson on UFC 296, the 29-year-old is back in action against Bobby Green at UFC 304 on July 27.