Paddy Pimblett News
UFC 282: 'Błachowicz vs. Ankalaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC 282 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Tonight’s event was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
AEW champion MJF reveals plans to attend UFC 282 after online spat with Paddy Pimblett
Josh Evanoff - December 9, 2022
AEW champion MJF is seemingly heading to Las Vegas to confront Paddy Pimblett. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of action since a submission win over Jordan Leavitt at UFC London in July. The victory put him to 3-0 in the promotion and helped continue to elevate himself as a superstar. He’s now slated to face Jared Gordon at UFC 282 this Saturday. For his part, ‘Flash’ has won four of his last five octagon appearances.
Dan Hooker believes if he were to fight Paddy Pimblett he'd make him "look silly": "I think I do whatever I want to that kid"
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2022
Dan Hooker doesn’t think a fight with Paddy Pimblett would be competitive. As Pimblett is set to face Jared Gordon at UFC 282, many have already thought as potential next opponent,s and Hooker was mentioned. The Kiwi is near the bottom of the lightweight ranks so if Pimblett gets a ranked opponent, it makes sense. Yet, Hooker – who admits he likes Pimblett – believes he would beat the Brit rather easily.
Paddy Pimblett reveals he contemplated suicide after opening up about his mental health
Lewis Simpson - December 9, 2022
This Saturday at UFC 282, Paddy Pimblett is set for the biggest fight of his life at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Prior to Saturday’s co-main event showing with Jared Gordon, Pimblett has battled his own mental fights outside the cage.
Paddy Pimblett warns Jake Paul against attending UFC 282: “I’ll pimp slap him”
Susan Cox - December 9, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is warning Jake Paul not to attend UFC 282. UFC 282 takes place tomorrow night, Saturday December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jared Gordon denies ever rolling with Paddy Pimblett or being submitted by him: "These are bold face lies"
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2022
Jared Gordon says he never has rolled, or been submitted by Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett and Gordon are set to meet in the co-main event of UFC 282 in an intriguing lightweight scrap. This is a fight that has been rumored for quite some time and the two will finally meet. Yet, on Thursday, Pimblett revealed in an interview the two have rolled with one another and he submitted Gordon twice in five minutes.
Paddy Pimblett claims he submitted Jared Gordon "twice in five minutes" in 2018
Lewis Simpson - December 8, 2022
Ahead of his co-main event showing at UFC 282 with Jared Gordon, Paddy Pimblett claims he submitted Gordon “twice in five minutes” when the pair rolled together in 2018. Although taking nothing away from an event that happened in 2018 at the Blue Basement in the Renzo Gracie Academy, Pimblett is confident he can handle Gordon on the feet and if the fight hits the canvas.
Alexander Volkanovski praises Paddy Pimblett ahead of his UFC 282 co-headliner
Lewis Simpson - December 8, 2022
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has praised the UFC’s new ‘cash cow’ Paddy Pimblett, for the path he’s taken thus far. Pimblett is scheduled to make his pay-per-view debut this Saturday at UFC 282 against Jared Gordon. The Liverpudlian has promised to take the roof of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Paddy Pimblett believes he "would've put up a better fight" than Charles Oliveira did against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2022
Paddy Pimblett wasn’t impressed with Charles Oliveira’s performance against Islam Makhachev. In the main event of UFC 280, Oliveira and Makhachev were fighting for the lightweight title – the division where Pimblett fights in – and Makhachev ended up winning by second-round submission. It was a great performance from Makhachev who dominated the fight from start to finish. Yet, for Pimblett, he was more surprised at Oliveira’s lack of performance. With that, he thinks he would’ve done better than the Brazilian did.
Ariel Helwani hits back at Paddy Pimblett and Dana White after recent comments: "They reached out to me!"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
Ariel Helwani has responded to Paddy Pimblett and Dana White’s recent comments. The longtime host of The MMA Hour and one of the most recognizable faces in the game, the journalist is a controversial figure. While Helwani is commonly respected among several fans and media members, he’s not well-liked by several UFC fighters.
Daniel Cormier hits back at Jake Paul's sparring offer to Paddy Pimblett: "You said you want to spar him, give him the million"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier is a little bit sick of Jake Paul’s gimmick. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a decision win over Anderson Silva in October. The victory was the most back-and-forth fight of the YouTuber’s career thus far. However, an eighth-round knockdown over ‘The Spider’ sealed the win for Paul.
Paddy Pimblett and Dana White tear into Ariel Helwani ahead of UFC 282: "He's a maggot"
Lewis Simpson - December 7, 2022
Ariel Helwani has been on the wrong side of a handful of fighters during his time covering the sport. This time, he’s the topic of conversation between Paddy Pimblett and UFC president Dana White. Helwani has covered the sport of mixed martial arts magnificently for over ten years. The MMA journalist has provided an excellent platform for fighters to promote themselves and express their personality to a wider audience. Although the majority of the fighters appreciate the impact, Helwani has had in the sport in terms of coverage. Some don’t buy his legitimacy.
Paddy Pimblett takes a shot at the "bums" calling him out: "Half these lightweights must have posters of me on their wall"
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2022
Paddy Pimblett isn’t surprised he’s being called out by so many fighters. When Pimblett signed with the UFC in 2021 he made it clear he was going to be a big star. He was comparing himself to Conor McGregor and in his fourth fight with the promotion, he’s set to be in the co-main event of UFC 282 against Jared Gordon.
Paddy Pimblett believes Jake Paul was bluffing with sparring challenge: “He’ll never have it with someone on an even playing field”
Susan Cox - December 6, 2022
Paddy Pimblett believes Jake Paul was bluffing with his sparring challenge. During an interview last week, Pimblett, while acknowledging Jake Paul is a good boxer, believes his fights are ‘fixed’.
Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Jared Gordon in the first round at UFC 282: "He just isn't on my level"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is confident he will finish Jared Gordon in the first round at UFC 282. Pimblett is set to face Gordon in the co-main event of UFC 282 as the Brit is set for his fourth Octagon appearance. He is 3-0 in the UFC with all three wins coming by stoppage and he expects the same outcome when he fights Gordon. Not only does he believe he will finish him, but he’s confident it will happen in the first round.
Jared Gordon is certain that Paddy Pimblett has "quit" in him, plans to "drown" him at UFC 282: "I'm going to make him suffer"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2022
Jared Gordon expects to finish Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282. Gordon is set to face Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 282 in a big fight for both men. Pimblett is looking to improve to 4-0 in the UFC while Gordon is looking to derail Paddy’s hype and prove he is a legit contender at lightweight.
Paddy Pimblett name drops the one footballer he would like to fight in the Octagon
Harry Kettle - December 2, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has named the footballer he has a particular disdain for as he prepares for his return to the Octagon. Make no mistake about it: Paddy Pimblett is already one of the biggest stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Paddy Pimblett claims Molly McCann was not at 100% in loss to Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281
Susan Cox - November 30, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is claiming that Molly McCann was not a 100% when suffering her loss to Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281. The two women’s flyweights, Molly McCann (13-5 MMA) and Erin Blanchfield (10-1 MMA) met in the Octagon on Saturday, November 12th at UFC 281, which took place in Madison Square Garden in New York City. Blanchfield would ultimately be the victor by submission at 3:37 of Round 1.