is settling differences in the old fashioned way. The UFC standout called an internet troll to a fight after getting heckled for a good while on social media. Surprisingly, the troll accepted and went to Pimblett’s (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) gym in Liverpool, England, to throw down. Pimblett gave him a warm welcome, turned on … Read more
Described by one fighter as the “worst decision in UFC history,” seemingly escaped with a lucky one Saturday when he edged Jared Gordon on the scorecards in the co-main event. Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) remained undefeated inside the octagon when he was awarded over Gordon (19-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) in their lightweight bout at … Read more
LAS VEGAS — The first 10 fights at UFC 282 all were finishes, either knockouts or submission. The first one that wasn’t was the co-main event between Jared Gordon and Paddy Pimblett and wouldn’t you know it, the judges got it wrong. Gordon appeared to control the fight, landing the harder shots, cracking Pimblett with … Read more
LAS VEGAS – The pre-fight news conference took place Thursday and the final five matchups on the card were in attendance to answer questions. At the conclusion of the festivities, the entire main card, which airs on pay-per-view, and the featured prelims, which air on ESPN2 and ESPN+, participated in some traditional staredowns. The vacant championship … Read more
LAS VEGAS – and have a long history of bad blood, and another chapter was written Thursday at a pre-fight news conference. Though apart of separate matchups on Saturday’s card at T-Mobile Arena, Pimblett (19-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Topuria (12-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) engaged in a war of words anyway. The spat began when Topuria interrupted … Read more
Only moments after he submitted Jordan Leavitt for his third UFC win, and finish, in as many tries, Paddy Pimblett walked to the center of the Octagon to speak to the delirious crowd that jammed London’s O2 Arena, his heart pounding, his mind racing. Two days earlier, his friend, Ricky, took his own life, and … Read more
has taken the UFC by storm. The Englishman has quickly become one of the most popular stars on the UFC roster in just only three fights. The reception Pimblett got in his last bout against Jordan Leavitt is testament to that. Back at UFC Fight Night 208 in July, Pimblett put on a show for … Read more
LAS VEGAS – UFC president says ’s big weight gains in between fights affects both him and the promotion. Pimblett (19-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who is , said he this past weekend when he attended UFC on ESPN 41 in San Diego. Since joining the UFC roster, the rising British star has never missed weight. … Read more
Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett electrified the crowd at with a second-round submission victory over Jordan Leavitt before making an emotional call for men to talk about their feelings following the death of his friend by suicide. The flamboyant lightweight sank in a rear naked choke to beat Leavitt before getting on the microphone and revealing that … Read more
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, one to each finisher, save for one. After UFC Fight Night 208, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in London. Check out the winners below. Performance of the Night: Jonathan Pearce After four unanimous decisions to open the card, Jonathan Pearce … Read more