I have sporting heroes such as Roger Federer, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Ayrton Senna, Michael Jordan and Mane Garrincha. Viviane Araujo8. Paddy Pimblett may have recorded an impressive victory against Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night in London, but the Saturday face-off was an emotional one for the UFC fighter in more ways. As the German-born fighter was being pulled away, 'The Baddy' said: The main reason for the two UFC lightweights getting into an altercation was seemingly due to Ilia Topuria feeling disrespected by Paddy Pimblett. He hasnt fought in the ring since. edging out featherweight champ Volkanovski, Ravens GM says he's 'optimistic' team can get a deal done with QB Lamar Jackson, Add Anthony Davis (foot) to Lakers' injury woes; AD, LeBron and DLo all out tonight, Aaron Rodgers offers vague update on his NFL future: 'All the answers are right inside me', Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter, potential No. However, the bout was meant to be an opportunity for 'The Baddy' to prove his skills against a decent opponent. Despite this, Pimblett has no problem fighting him, although he believes he could be using performance enhancers. UFC rankings: Paddy Pimblett failed to crack the lightweight Top 10 and Darren Till fell all the way to No. Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. Khamzat Chimaev4. 4 spot. Emily Ducote15. Paddy Pimblett of England reacts between rounds against Jared Gordon in a lightweight fight during the UFC 282 event at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 10, 2022 in Las Vegas. Just think about these matchups based on the UFC's own rankings for lightweights currently sitting outside the top 10 Pimblett vs. Mateusz Gamrot, Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan, Pimblett vs . Pimblett is still open to the possibility of fighting Paul, but his patience could be running thin when it comes to making it happen. Def. However, the bout will mark his fifth appearance in the organization, so the Englishman will have to start fighting ranked opponents soon if he wants to start a charge towards the title. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Pimblett won a three round unanimous decision over Jared Gordon, UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Pimblett submitted Jordan Leavitt via rear naked choke at 2:46 of the second round, UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) Pimblett submitted Kazula Vargas via rear naked choke at 3:50 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (9/4/21) Pimblett knocked out Luigi Vendramini at 4:25 of the first round. Paddy Pimblett's most recent victory was arguably the most controversial MMA decision of 2022. Charles Johnson Vs. Cody Durden Booked For UFC Fight Night On April 29, Rockhold-Perry, Alvarez-Mendes Added To BKFC 41. Believing that Pimblett should have lost a decision to Jared Gordon at UFC 282 this past December . Carla Esparza7. Paul Craig10. I personally thought it was a draw, because that last round Makhachev was hanging on for dear life., Eugene Bareman: Alexander Volkanovski got 'cocky' on the ground with Islam MakhachevAlexander Volkanovski suggests Islam Makhachev rematch in Abu Dhabi: 'My turn to get booed'Craig Jones: Alexander Volkanovski did more damage than Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, rematch favors him. The 34-year-old is coming off a. Verified. 51 following. Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett is a British professional mixed martial artist in the UFC lightweight division. Ciryl Gane2. Alex Pereira9. I think it was a little bit of wear and tear on it already (before the fight with Gordon). Chris Gutierrez +113. Jiri Prochazka11. He hopes to return by the end of the year and is open to running things back with Gordon. Paddy Pimblett made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till back in September 2021. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Damir Ismagulov13. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. Yan Xiaonan7. Sergei Pavlovich4. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Jairzinho Rozenstruik10. Josh Emmett6. Grant Dawson *NR15. McCann was finished in the first round by . Despite being nearly three months removed from his most recent bout, a controversial unanimous decision over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has yet to undergo surgery on an ankle injury suffered in the bout.. Paddy Pimblett's profile at Tapology . Israel Adesanya7. When hes ready in likely the fourth quarter of the year, Pimblett said hell see what the UFC offers him. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. Jessica Andrade8. Rankings. Ricky Simon +111. 23, 2022 SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:46 win. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. I thought it was a draw, Pimblett told MMA Junkie. Movsar Evloev11. SLpM - Max Holloway15. MJF just won the AEW title last Saturday night, beating Jon Moxley at the Full . This is what happens when you disrespect me and my country! . Pimblett had his moments in Round 1 but generally appeared to land the less impactful strikes, despite two judges scoring Round 1 in Pimblett's favor. 15 in the middleweight division after losing to red-hot 185-pound wunderkind Dricus Du Plessis. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. Pimblett has also attracted the attention of Paul, who recently joined forces with the UFC to make his Prime Hydration the official sports drink of the promotion. September 7th, 2021 9:29 am. LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Paddy Pimblett of England and Molly McCann of England celebrate his submission victory over Kazula Vargas of Mexico in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight. He can just get his weight down a bit, come off the steroids, and well fight.. Dan Ige -114. Avg. Dont miss a single second of face-punching action! 446 posts. UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) Pimblett submitted Kazula Vargas via rear naked choke at 3:50 of the first round. Neil Magny13. Pimblett improved to 20-3 as a professional and 4-0 in the UFC with three stoppages. Mackenzie Dern8. Ryan Spann12. There doesnt seem to be legit bad blood between the two of them, but that could change if a fight comes to fruition. Pimblett Snubbed, Till Tumbles, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Jake Paul Vs Tommy Fury PPV Buys Off The Charts, Bad Blood! Jessica Andrade5. Gilbert Burns6. Alexander Volkov9. Max Holloway2. Sig. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. However, this is not the case as 'The Baddy' is still currently unranked within the UFC. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC There were two stats that grabbed the eye ahead of the matchup between Derek. Alex Conrad from News.com.au. Gordon has a decent record in the UFC, winning 7 bouts and losing 5. UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall Jul. Manon Fiorot +114. Six wins by KO, nine by submission (6 RNC, 2 flying triangle choke, triangle armbar), Has won sevenof his last eightand six in a row, Also faced UFC vets Cameron Else and Nad Narimani, Origin of nickname: My coach gave me the nickname.. Its too far away to say, Ill fight him or Ill fight him,' Pimblett said. Irene Aldana5. Paddy Pimblett picked up a dramatic win in his Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 36. Shamil Abdurakhimov +115. During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Pimblett gave his thoughts on Paul and the possibility of a future fight. 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