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Paddy Pimblett throws a hand sanitizer bottle at Ilia Topuria's head, punches thrown (Video)

Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria got into a skirmish on Tuesday ahead of UFC London. Both Pimbeltt and Topuria are competing on the card at lightweight, but it will not be against one another. However, as they were both checking in on fight week and singing posters, Pimblett and Topuria saw one another and the Brit threw a hand sanitizer bottle off Topuria’s head and the two then exchanged punches, with the Georgian fighter posting the video on social media saying Pimblett disrespected his country.

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Up next! UFC London: ‘Volkov vs. Aspinall’ Fight Card and Start Times

Harry Kettle - March 14, 2022

The UFC returns to London for the first time in three years this weekend as heavyweights Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov go to war. Event: UFC Fight Night 204: Volkov vs Aspinall Date: Saturday, 19th March 2022 Location: O2 Arena, London, England Broadcast: ESPN+ – 12pm/3pm EST

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Conor McGregor wouldn't "say no" to a future UFC fight with Paddy Pimblett

Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor is open to a future UFC fight with Paddy Pimblett. McGregor (22-6 MMA) was in attendance at last night’s Bellator 275 event in Dublin to support his SBG teammates Sinead Kavanagh and Lee Hammond. While there, the Irish star had a chat with ‘UFC World‘ where he was asked to comment on Paddy.

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Paddy Pimblett says Jake Paul’s MMA fighter pay initiative is a publicity stunt: “He's trying to act like a martyr”

Harry Kettle - February 10, 2022

UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett doesn’t believe Jake Paul’s attempt to increase fighter pay amongst UFC fighters is legitimate. If there’s a newcomer in the UFC that’s doing a good job of making some noise right now, it’s Paddy Pimblett. The former Cage Warriors star burst onto the UFC scene last September with a vicious knockout win over Luigi Vendramini, and now, he’s ready to get back into the Octagon for a second time on March 19 when he fights Kazula Vargas at UFC London.

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Paddy Pimblett set to return to the Octagon at UFC London against Kazula Vargas

Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022

Paddy Pimblett will not be fighting Jared Gordon after all. On Tuesday, Dana White revealed on The Dave Portnoy Show on Barstool, Pimblett was going to return at UFC London on March 19 against Jared Gordon. However, both managers claimed that was not true.

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Paddy Pimblett set to return at UFC London against Jared Gordon, reveals Dana White, manager claims it's not true

Cole Shelton - January 18, 2022

Paddy Pimblett has his second UFC fight booked. Ever since Pimblett picked up a first-round KO win in his debut, many were eager to see him back in there. Now, his next fight has been booked as UFC president went on The Dave Portnoy Show on Barstool to reveal Pimblett has been booked to face Jared Gordon at UFC London on March 19.

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Paddy Pimblett explains why he would choose Anfield main event over a UFC title win

Harry Kettle - January 13, 2022

UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has explained the importance of his desire to fight at Anfield Stadium one day. Last September, Paddy Pimblett announced himself to the UFC audience in style with an emphatic knockout win over Luigi Vendramini. He had to face some adversity but ultimately, “The Baddy” got the job done with the kind of ruthless efficiency that’s going to make him such a dangerous foe for so many at 155 pounds.

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Paddy Pimblett unloads on Diego Sanchez for calling him a clown: "You're the laughing stock of this whole sport"

Christopher Taylor - January 9, 2022

Paddy Pimblett has issued a fiery response to Diego Sanchez, this after ‘The Nightmare’ dubbed him a clown on social media. The heated exchange occurred on Instagram after Sanchez commented on Paddy’s post with a clown emoji. Check out the photo below courtesy of @theufcbaddy on Twitter:

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Chael Sonnen claps back at 'stupid' Paddy Pimblett

Andrew Whitelaw - January 6, 2022

Chael Sonnen has not taken kindly to UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett accusing him of ‘clickbait.’ The Brit was strongly rumoured to be fighting Donald Cerrone but ‘the Baddy’ appeared on Michael Bisping’s podcast where he denied the fight was happening and accused Sonnen of stirring the pot for clicks.

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Paddy Pimblett says he's not fighting anyone ranked 'on the money I'm on'

Cole Shelton - October 19, 2021

Paddy Pimblett doesn’t see a reason to fight anyone ranked on his current contract. Pimblett made his UFC debut back in September and scored a first-round KO over Luigi Vendramini. It was a highlight-reel finish and after the fight, many wondered what would be next for him, with some thinking he would get a ranked opponent, but Pimblett says that will not be the case.

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Paddy Pimblett says "they treated us like criminals" after getting booted from Liverpool vs. Watford football match

Adam Martin - October 17, 2021

UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett says “they treated us like criminals” after getting booted from the Liverpool vs. Watford football match. Pimblett said that he was kicked out of Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Watford on Saturday in a video that he shared on social media. Not long after he added some extra context in a Twitter message. According to Pimblett, he was booted due to cheering his own team.

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Paddy Pimblett responds to callout from UFC Vegas 38 winner Jared Gordon

Adam D Martin - October 3, 2021

Former Cage Warriors champion and new UFC star Paddy Pimblett responded to the recent callout from UFC Vegas 38 winner Jared Gordon. Gordon defeated Joe Solecki via split decision in a grind of a fight that served as the headliner of the UFC Vegas 38 preliminary card. For Gordon, it’s his third straight win in the UFC and his first since moving back up to 155lbs. Immediately following his big win over Solecki, Gordon used his post-fight interview as the chance to call out Pimblett. The Brit recently made his UFC debut with a KO win over Luigi Vendramini and Gordon hopes that he gets the chance to fight him next. And it appears as though Pimblett is interested, too.

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UFC Vegas 36 medical suspensions: Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till facing potential 6 month layoffs

Harry Kettle - September 9, 2021

The list of UFC Vegas 36 medical suspensions have been released with Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till being amongst those who could be out for up to six months. UFC Vegas 36 is officially in the books and throughout the card we saw a pretty fascinating mixture of results. From impressive debuts to competitive main card showdowns, this event had a little bit of something for everyone.

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Aljamain Sterling on UFC newcomer Paddy Pimblett: “I think he’s the real deal in terms of the package”

Harry Kettle - September 8, 2021

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Paddy Pimblett is the “real deal” in terms of being the full package. Last Saturday night, Paddy Pimblett went toe to toe with Luigi Vendramini in what proved to be a pretty fascinating lightweight encounter. Vendramini was able to land some nice shots on the Scouser but in the end, “The Baddy” managed to come out on top with a devastating first round finish.

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Paddy Pimblett proving patience is the newest approach to UFC contract

Joe McDonagh - September 5, 2021

Paddy Pimblett stock rose higher than ever with his KO victory at UFC Vegas 36. Pimblett was hit, and hurt, but withstood the punishment to victory, receiving a performance bonus in his UFC debut. It was a long time coming for ‘The Baddy’, seeing as he denied the UFC numerous times before finally signing with the major promotion. You often hear the saying, “don’t throw all your eggs in one basket.” When the UFC brass come calling, it is not an easy decision to deny the chance at fame and fortune. Most regional fighters are making next to nothing, working multiple jobs on top of training, and have been waiting for the call most of their life. It isn’t an easy decline to make.

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Paddy Pimblett explains why he dubbed Khabib Nurmagomedov the “Karen of MMA”

Adam D Martin - September 5, 2021

Former Cage Warriors star and new UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett explained why he dubbed Khabib Nurmagomedov the “Karen of MMA.” Pimblett had an exceptional UFC debut on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas when he brutally finished Luigi Vendramini with punches in the first round after getting rocked earlier in the round. It was a fantastic victory for the Brit, who earned a $50,000 bonus for his comeback KO victory. Of course, Pimblett is a bit of a controversial figure due to his bold takes and some of the things he’s said about the bigger-name fighters in MMA, including the former UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov, who he recently called a “Karen.” Speaking on the UFC Unfiltered Podcast, Pimblett explained those comments.

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UFC Vegas 36 Bonus Report: Paddy Pimblett earns POTN in debut

Chris Taylor - September 4, 2021

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 36 event, a nine-bout fight card headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till. The highly anticipated middleweight main event proved to be a rather one sided affair. Derek Brunson was able to utilize his strong wrestling skills to smother Darren Till. The UFC veteran would land a plethora of ground and pound before ultimately finishing the Liverpool native off with a rear-naked choke in round three.

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Pros react after Paddy Pimblett TKO's Luigi Vendramini at UFC Vegas 36

Chris Taylor - September 4, 2021

Today’s UFC Vegas 36 event featured the highly anticipated debut of former Cage Warriors champion Paddy Pimblett who took on Luigi Vendramini. Pimblett (17-3 MMA) had entered the lightweight contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a first-round submission victory over Davide Martinez this past March. ‘The Baddy‘ had gone just 3-2 over his past five fights overall ahead of his promotional debut.