Paddy Pimblett News

Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is still confident that he will become champion. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of action since his UFC 296 clash with Tony Ferguson last December. That bout was the biggest of Paddy Pimblett’s career thus far, and he entered it a heavy favorite. Ultimately, the British star made short work of ‘El Cucuy’, handing him his seventh loss in a row by unanimous decision.

Harry Kettle - July 13, 2024

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has hit out at UFC 304 opponent Bobby Green for reportedly changing his name. As we know, Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green will collide at UFC 304. For Pimblett, it serves as arguably the toughest test of his career to date. On the flip side, Green will be hoping to build some momentum as he continues to be one of the most entertaining fighters in the promotion.

Cole Shelton - July 11, 2024

Paddy Pimblett will be fighting out his contract when he takes on Bobby Green at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. Pimblett is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC and is set for his sixth fight and his first crack at a ranked opponent. Although Pimblett is getting a big fight, the Brit revealed in a new interview with MMAJunkie that he will be fighting out his contract at UFC 304, and he hints at going to box YouTubers next time out.

Cole Shelton - July 2, 2024

Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria is sacred to take the fight with Max Holloway for his first title defense. Topuria became the UFC’s featherweight champion back in February with a knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski. He does not have his next fight booked but all signs point to him facing Holloway next.

Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024

UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at his next opponent Bobby Green heading into their upcoming collision. As many of us know, Paddy Pimblett is a pretty divisive figure in the world of mixed martial arts. He knows how to make some noise, and he certainly knows how to generate interest in his fights.

Cole Shelton - May 16, 2024

The opening odds for the UFC 304 fights announced on Thursday have been released. UFC CEO Dana White announced five marquee fights for UFC 304 in Manchester, England including Leon Edwards defending his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad. The co-main event will be Tom Aspinall defending his interim heavyweight title against Curtis Blaydes.

Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green wants to be the first fighter in the promotion to steal Paddy Pimblett’s shine. Green earned an impressive win over UFC legend Jim Miller at UFC 300 earlier this month. He got back in the win column after a knockout loss to Jalin Turner in Austin in December.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2024

Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett have shown mutual respect as of late, but “Money” still thinks he’d make short work of “The Baddy.” Moicano’s stock has never been higher. The lightweight veteran is riding a three-fight winning streak. He recently made a huge statement by scoring a second-round TKO finish over Jalin Turner at UFC 300. As a result, Moicano has cracked the top 10 on the official UFC lightweight rankings.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2024

Paddy Pimblett has something to say to Renato Moicano. Paddy “The Baddy” has had some back and forth exchanges with “Money” Moicano on social media. The Brazilian bruiser has gained some new fans with his hilarious personality, but Pimblett isn’t laughing. Back in January, Moicano poked fun at Pimblett’s weight gains after each fight. Moicano had the following to say on his YouTube channel:

Josh Evanoff - March 12, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has named Conor McGregor his dream fight. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of action since a unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 in December. The victory snapped a yearlong hiatus for Paddy Pimblett, spending most of 2023 out due to injury. As of now, the lightweight contender is hoping for a return in the summer but hasn’t been linked to any date or opponent.

Susan Cox - March 6, 2024

Tom Aspinall is going to bat for ‘misunderstood’ Paddy Pimblett amidst online hate. Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett (21-3 MMA) last fought and defeated Tony Ferguson (25-10 MMA) by unanimous decision this past December at UFC 296.

Josh Evanoff - February 5, 2024

UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in facing Paddy Pimblett in a cage. ‘El Matador’ is currently slated for the biggest fight of his life later this month at UFC 298. Fresh off a dominant win over Josh Emmett last summer, Ilia Topuria will attempt to win featherweight gold. On pay-per-view, he will face the dominant Alexander Volkanovski, back for the first time since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev last October.

Harry Kettle - January 17, 2024

UFC fighters Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann are set to star in their own TV show, the BBC has announced. Over the course of the last few years, Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann have become two of the most recognizable faces in English mixed martial arts. The two Liverpudlians have been riding a huge wave of momentum, to the point where they’ve become ever-present members of the UFC roster.

Susan Cox - January 8, 2024

Renato Moicano says Paddy Pimblett’s weight gains between fights will be ‘very detrimental’ to his UFC career. Pimblett (21-3 MMA) most recently fought and defeated Tony Ferguson (25-10 MMA) in a lightweight battle this past December at UFC 296. The 29-year-old has won all 5 of his fights since joining the UFC in 2021.

Susan Cox - January 4, 2024

Gilbert Burns is coming to the defense of former training partner Paddy Pimblett. Paddy Pimblett (21-3 MMA) is hot off a unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson (25-10 MMA) this past December at UFC 296.

Cole Shelton - January 2, 2024

UFC fans are concerned with Paddy Pimblett after the fan-favorite lightweight appears to have gained plenty of weight over the holidays. Pimblett has been no stranger to massive weight gains when outside of fight camp as he says he likes to enjoy food and a vacation after putting in the work for several weeks. However, before his fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, Pimblett had said he was done with the large weight gains between fights.

Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2023

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier wasn’t that impressed by Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson. ‘The Baddy’ and ‘El Cucuy’ met on the UFC 296 main card over the weekend. Heading into the bout itself, the two men were riding vastly different fortunes. For his part, Tony Ferguson entered the night on a six-fight losing streak, while Paddy Pimblett entered the bout undefeated in his promotional tenure.

Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is hoping to return to the cage next summer following his recent win. ‘The Baddy’ ended a yearlong hiatus over the weekend, returning on the UFC 296 main card. There, the rising lightweight met former interim champion, Tony Ferguson. Heading into the bout, the two men were riding radically different fortunes heading into the contest, with ‘El Cucuy’ having lost seven straight.