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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.

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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.

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UFC

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).

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Paddy Pimblett shares his thoughts on a potential UFC fight with Logan Paul: “I think I’d submit him quite easily and quite quickly”

Harry Kettle - April 28, 2022

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has responded to a recent callout from Logan Paul by insisting he’d submit the YouTube sensation. While he may only be 2-0 since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Paddy Pimblett has already turned into one of the biggest names in the promotion. His ability to market himself and showcase his personality has made him quite a popular figure, especially when you see the manner in which he secured his two wins with a knockout and a submission to his name.

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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.

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UFC

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.

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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.

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Henry Cejudo is not sold on Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley: “Yeah, you can entertain, but can you really fight?”

Susan Cox - March 30, 2022

Henry Cejudo commented that he is not sold on Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley, acknowledging that yes, they are entertainers but questioning if they really are the best fighters. In a YouTube podcast with The Schmo, Cejudo was asked about his thoughts on Paddy’s stardom compared to Sean ‘Sugar’ O’Malley and said:

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UFC

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.

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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.

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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.

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Paddy Pimblett reveals he made just $12k/$12k for his UFC London fight

Cole Shelton - March 22, 2022

Paddy Pimblett did not make as much money as some may have thought for his UFC London bout against Kazula Vargas. Although Pimblett is already a massive star and sponsored by Barstool, the Englishman revealed to Dave Portnoy on ‘The Dave Portnoy Show’ on Barstool that he made just $12k and $12k for his fight. That means he got $12k to show and $12k for his win meaning he pocketed $24k, but he did receive a $50k bonus.

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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:

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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.

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UFC London

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.

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Paddy Pimblett hopes he can eventually earn as much as Conor McGregor: “No child in my city would ever eat from a food bank ever again”

Susan Cox - March 21, 2022

UFC London this past weekend resulted in Paddy Pimblett (18-3 MMA) defeating Rodrigo ‘Kazula’ Vargas (12-5 MMA) in their lightweight fight. The 02 Arena went crazy when their hometown lad won and vaulted the cage in celebration.

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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.

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Dana White lauds Paddy Pimblett for performance at UFC London, compares him to Sean O'Malley

Christopher Taylor - March 19, 2022

Dana White has dubbed Paddy Pimblett as “the real deal” following his first round finish at UFC London, comparing him to Sean O’Malley. Pimblett (18-3 MMA) made his sophomore Octagon appearance this evening against fellow lightweight fighter Kazula Vargas (12-5 MMA). The Liverpool native was looking to cement his status as one of the promotions top budding stars and did so in empathic fashion by scoring another first round victory.