Paddy Pimblett News
Paddy Pimblett set to return at UFC London
Susan Cox - May 27, 2022
The UFC announced today that Paddy Pimblett will be returning to UFC London. The lightweight rising star, Pimblett (18-3 MMA) is set to battle Jordan Leavitt (10-1 MMA) on Saturday July 23, 2022 inside the O2 Arena in London, England.
Paddy Pimblett reveals his favorite MMA fighter of all time
Susan Cox - May 6, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has revealed his favorite MMA fighter of all time. Paddy the ‘Baddy’ is an upcoming star in the UFC, but his MMA career goes back over a decade to when he was just a teenager.
Paddy Pimblett scoffs at the idea of fighting four times a year in the UFC: “I’m earning more outside the cage than I am in it”
Susan Cox - May 5, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has scoffed at the idea of fighting four times a year in the UFC. Pimblett, (18-3 MMA), the up and coming British sensation from Liverpool is coming off victories against Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA) in March of this year, and Luigi Vendramini (9-3 MMA) in September of 2021.
Paddy Pimblett shares his prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 274
Susan Cox - April 28, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is sharing his prediction for Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. UFC 274 takes place on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. Headlining the event will be the lightweight championship bout between current champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) and Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA).
Jorge Masvidal says Paddy Pimblett is “entertaining as f**k”, but can’t “see him being a world champ” with current skillset
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2022
UFC star Jorge Masvidal isn’t convinced that Paddy Pimblett will be a UFC world champion, despite being “entertaining”. Very few fighters are able to make as big of an impression after two fights as Paddy Pimblett has. In many ways, despite securing a knockout and a submission in those contests, his actual performances don’t have a lot to do with the success he’s been having.
Chael Sonnen advocates for possible Logan Paul-Paddy Pimblett UFC fight: "I'm into it!"
Josh Evanoff - April 8, 2022
Chael Sonnen has given his stamp of approval for the proposed Logan Paul-Paddy Pimblett UFC fight. Over the last few years, Logan Paul has openly pondered a move into MMA. The 27-year-old was a former high school and collegiate wrestler. Promotions such as Bellator have said they have an interest in the YouTuber. However, Paul, alongside his brother, has shown far more interest in competing under the UFC banner.
Paddy the Fatty is back! Pimblett announces he is up to 202lbs following win at UFC London
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has announced that he’s gained nearly fifty pounds just weeks after UFC London. ‘The Baddy’ faced Kazula Vargas on March 19th in a lightweight bout. For the fight, Pimblett notably had to get down in weight, as he normally balloons up out of camp. For the bout, the lightweight successfully made weight at 155-pounds.
Logan Paul reveals Paddy Pimblett as ideal UFC opponent: "Paddy can sell"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Logan Paul has revealed his ideal opponent for a proposed UFC fight. The YouTuber would like to face Paddy Pimblett. The 27-year-old is currently active in both professional wrestling and boxing. However, he’s teased an MMA fight over the years. Paul was previously an accomplished collegiate wrestler before his days as a social media influencer.
Chael Sonnen dismisses Paddy Pimblett - Conor McGregor comparisons: “How did this ever get going?”
Susan Cox - March 30, 2022
Chael Sonnen is questioning how the Paddy Pimblett – Conor McGregor comparisons came about. It was Paddy Pimblett (18-3 MMA) who most recently secured a home town win in front of a boisterous crowd at UFC London against Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA). The Liverpool fighter was the star of the show, who attracted a huge amount of interest ahead of the sold-out O2 Arena event in London.
Paddy Pimblett shares timeline for future UFC lightweight title shot: "That's a 2025 thing"
Josh Evanoff - March 23, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has shared his timeline for a future UFC lightweight title shot. It’s safe to say, ‘The Baddy’ doesn’t see himself fighting for gold anytime soon. The 27-year-old recently competed at UFC London last weekend. Pimblett went through early adversity against Kazula Vargas, but once again preserved. He wound up winning the bout via first-round submission and received a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus for his efforts.
Jake Paul and Jake Shields rip the UFC over Paddy Pimblett’s “embarrassing” payout: “Pimblett getting pimped”
Josh Evanoff - March 23, 2022
Jake Paul and Jake Shields have taken to social media to rip the UFC over Paddy Pimblett’s recent payout. ‘The Baddy’ recently competed at UFC London last weekend. The 27-year-old secured a first-round submission victory over Kazula Vargas. For his efforts, he received a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus and was praised across the MMA landscape. However, he’s since commented on how much he actually made that night.
Brendan Schaub is not sold on the Paddy Pimblett - Conor McGregor comparisons: “Conor really wasn’t getting hit”
Harry Kettle - March 23, 2022
MMA analyst Brendan Schaub isn’t convinced by the recent comparisons being made about Paddy Pimblett and Conor McGregor. Last Saturday night at UFC London, Paddy Pimblett moved to 2-0 in the promotion with a convincing first round submission win over Kazula Vargas. While many felt as if the victory was inevitable, the manner in which Pimblett dispatched Vargas was widely praised – even if he did face some early adversity, as he did against Luigi Vendramini.
Paddy Pimblett reveals he made just $12k/$12k for his UFC London fight
Cole Shelton - March 22, 2022
Brendan Schaub discusses Paddy Pimblett's rise in the UFC: "It's like when Conor McGregor was coming up, he's got that X-factor"
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2022
Brendan Schaub has discussed Paddy Pimblett’s ongoing rise in the UFC. The fighter-turned-comedian has compared it to Conor McGregor’s early winning streak. ‘The Baddy’ recently competed at UFC London last weekend against Kazula Vargas. After dealing with some early adversity, Pimblett secured a submission to win near the end of the first round. The victory was his second straight in the Vendramini in September 2021.
Sean O’Malley reacts after Dana White compares his star power to that of Paddy Pimblett
Susan Cox - March 22, 2022
Sean O’Malley has weighed in after UFC President, Dana White compared his star power to that of Paddy Pimblett. On the YouTube podcast, the TimboSugarShow, O’Malley and crew were chatting about UFC London and had this to say about Dana White’s comparison of Paddy and O’Malley:
Undefeated UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar sets his sights on rising star Paddy Pimblett
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2022
UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar has challenged Paddy Pimblett to a fight following the latter’s win last weekend. While he’s had a rollercoaster ride of a stint with the UFC thus far, which included him being released after breaching COVID-19 protocols, Ottman Azaitar is still one of the most intriguing prospects in the 155-pound division. He’s currently 13-0 as a professional and 2-0 in the UFC with many believing he can be a title contender one day – so long as he’s able to get back in the Octagon, where he hasn’t been since September 2020.
Paddy Pimblett blasts reported UFC London payouts: "I wish I was getting paid that"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has responded to reports of what he earned at UFC London, and he doesn’t seem pleased. ‘The Baddy’ made his return last weekend against Kazula Vargas. After a scare early in the first round, Pimblett recovered and quickly submitted his foe. With the victory, he moved to 2-0 in his UFC career, and also earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus for his efforts.
Ilia Topuria is convinced Paddy Pimblett won't fight him unless Dana White holds "The Baddy" at gunpoint
Fernando Quiles - March 20, 2022
Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett will do all he can to avoid fighting him. Topuria and Pimblett were both featured on the UFC London card in separate bouts. Topuria went to battle with Jai Herbert, while Pimblett took on Kazula Vargas. Both men emerged victorious with Topuria knocking out Herbert and Paddy submitting Vargas.
Paddy Pimblett shrugs off callout from fellow UFC London winner Ilia Topuria: “Everyone wants to hang on my coattails”
Fernando Quiles - March 20, 2022
Paddy Pimblett isn’t in a rush to capitalize on his bad blood with Ilia Topuria. Paddy “The Baddy” was featured on the main card of UFC London this past Saturday (March 19). He went one-on-one with Kazula Vargas. Paddy came across as an absolute star by the end of the night, scoring a first-round submission finish via rear-naked choke.