Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Jack Shore +115. 4 spot. Taila Santos13. Jessica Andrade8. It's currently unknown when or who Paddy Pimblett will fight in his next UFC outing. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Justin Gaethje4. Jim Crute15. Jiri Prochazka2. Max Holloway15. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Blagoy Ivanov -1, 1. Deiveson Figueiredo13. Neil Magny13. He said his schedule has kept him from locking in a date to get the operation he needs, but during a recent interview to promote his new ABE All Baddy Everything pre-workout supplement, which is exclusive to The Vitamin Shoppe in the U.S. and launches March 4, Pimblett said surgery is on the books for next week when he returns to his native England. Max Holloway2. So hats off to Makhachev, because its a smart performance, and he did win three rounds to two.. Marcin Tybura11. Dober shared a post indicating hed already agreed to the matchup and was waiting for Pimblett to do the same. Please logout and login again. I dont know who Im going to go fight., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Partly because opponent Jared Gordon was unranked heading into their 155-pound affair but mostly because of the wonky scorecards that may have screwed Flash. In addition, the free falling Darren Till tumbled to No. While Pimblett predicated that Volkanovski would seriously challenge Makhachev, he did score three rounds in favor of the champion. 2.5M followers. Josiane Nunes. Viviane Araujo8. Profession: MMA fighter I'm 27 & train out of next gen in Liverpool. Erin Blanchfield11. Paddy Pimblett Provides An Update On His Health & Return Timeline, Drew Dober: Fans Want To See Me Punch Paddy Pimblett, Watch: Paddy Pimblett Reacts To Islam Makhachev/Alexander Volkanovski Scorecards, Paddy Pimblett Provides Update On His Ankle Injury, Alexander Volkanovski Wants to See Change From Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285, Chael Sonnen Blasts Scumbag Nurse Amid Islam Makhachev I.V. Aleksandar Rakic6. Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett. He hasnt fought in the ring since. Believing that Pimblett should have lost a decision to Jared Gordon at UFC 282 this past December . RankingMMA has been publishing UFC rankings since 2006. Katlyn Chookagian -115. Even if youre talking to them and punching them. Sig. McCann was finished in the first round by . Both Vendramini and Vargas have both been cut from the UFC since losing to Pimblett. What was your job before you started fighting? Charles Oliveira8. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his lightweight title by edging out . Kamaru Usman5. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Pimblett, but some judges awarded each fighter different rounds. 'The Baddy' has defeated all of his UFC opponents, beating Luigi Vendramini, Rodrigo Vargas, Jordan Leavitt and Jared Gordon in consecutive bouts. The victory put the entire lightweight division . Francis Ngannou6. Kamaru Usman2. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. Lina Lansberg13. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. British MMA fighter Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett (16-3) has signed for the UFC from Cage Warriors, and has already set his sights on a takeover of the organisation. Ilia Topuria, a fighter who has mentioned Paddy Pimblett on a few occasions and seemingly isn't fond of the Scouser, is currently ranked 28th by the MMA rankings website. 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.. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. Manel Kape13. Pimblett and McCann scored stoppage wins, while Aspinall suffered a freak injury just 15 seconds into the main event Jake put $1 million on the line if Pimblett could fly out of the country to spar him. Ketlen Vieira3. Gordon repeatedly uncorked hard left hooks that found Pimblett's iron chin like a magnet. Josh Emmett6. Topuria took to Twitter after the incident and stated that 'The Baddy' "sh*t" his pants when he saw the German-born fighter. Pimblett also revealed that he injured his foot early in the fight and that he wanted to work with Gordon on supporting charitable efforts. Bryce Mitchell -212. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. The 26-year-old from Liverpool, England arrived in . He also feels that Charles Oliveira is the rightful champion of the weight class.. Paulo Costa7. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Popular newcomer Pimblett added to UFC 282. Brandon Royval5. Stipe Miocic3. The Best 30 Under 30 | The Honorable Mentions, How To Watch UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev. 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. Johnny Walker13. So, if he ever wants to fight in the UFC, lad, hes more than welcome. Brandon Moreno, 1. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. However, the bout was meant to be an opportunity for 'The Baddy' to prove his skills against a decent opponent. 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.. You saw me and wanted to greet me because you shit your pants and you should thank my team because of it wasnt for them separating me, I would have taken your head off. Paddy predicted the win for his first UFC fight. UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has pivoted from his flattery of Logan Paul's fight callouts to a feeling of annoyance. UFC Fight Night (9/4/21) Pimblett knocked out Luigi Vendramini at 4:25 of the first round Alex Pereira9. Gilbert Burns6. The light heavyweight main event, contested for the vacant 205-pound title, saw Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev battle to a split draw, but it appears Polish Power was punished with a demotion to the No. Su Mudaerji12. Julianna Pena2. Verified. SLpM - Tagir Ulanbekov, 1. September 7th, 2021 9:29 am. When and why did you start training for fighting? Ill be in a boot for a few weeks, but then Im just looking forward to the back end of the year, and Ill be able to fight, I think, back fighting at the end of the year. Champions. Elsewhere on the chart, Paddy Pimblett failed to crack the lightweight Top 15 despite his fourth straight win under the UFC banner. Alex Conrad from News.com.au. Latest on Paddy Pimblett including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Stephen Thompson7. About Me. Paddy Pimblett admits . Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant reaction to everything that happened at UFC 282 below. Knockdown Avg. Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was able to drop Makhachev in Round 5 and closed out the fight raining ground and pound in top position. Paddy Pimblett Luigi Vendramini 1 0 47 25 0 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till Sep. 04, 2021 KO/TKO . Pimblett is now 2-0 in the UFC, and it feels as though he might be someone the promotion would be willing to throw its marketing might behind. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC There were two stats that grabbed the eye ahead of the matchup between Derek. Jon Jones has been spending a lot of his training camp in the pool, which suggests "Bones" is dealing with injuries ahead of UFC 285, according to a former opponent. Paddy Pimblett and Bryce Mitchell are among the several potential breakout fighters on this weekend's card. There doesnt seem to be legit bad blood between the two of them, but that could change if a fight comes to fruition. Learn more about Paddy Pimblett's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. All Rights Reserved. I havent had surgery yet, Pimblett told MMA Junkie. I couldnt get booked in to the surgery until after I got back from here (in California), so as soon as I get home, I land on (March) 6th and get surgery on the 7th. Mateusz Gamrot +18. I thought it was a draw, Pimblett told MMA Junkie. Paddy Pimblett's next fight and where UFC London protagonists should turn next. Amanda Lemos4. UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) Pimblett submitted Kazula Vargas via rear naked choke at 3:50 of the first round. After Paddy Pimblett's impressive second-round submission win against Jordan Leavitt, many fans believed that the Englishman could have sneaked into the top 15 of the UFC's lightweight division. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Yana Kunitskaya7. Song Yadong +19. This isn't a great look for 'The Baddy', with half of his previous opponents no longer competing in the organization. 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Jared Cannonier4. The UFC's new unstoppable beast. 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 is now the co-main event of UFC 282 but says fans were coming to watch him anyway.. Pimblett, who meets Jared Gordon at the Dec. 10 pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was elevated to co-headline after the light heavyweight title rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira was scrapped. Pimblett landed slightly more significant and total strikes in what was a toss-up. Darren Till -5, 1. As of this writing, theres no direct evidence of Logan using steroids. Be the first one to comment on this story. Pannie Kianzad8. Volkan Oezdemir11. Tracy Cortez14. Bo Nickal will use the same mentality that got him to NCAA titles, a Hodge Trophy and a UFC deal and that means targeting Khamzat Chimaev. Pimblett has never been afraid of a fight during his four-fight stint in the UFC. Round 3 will cause debate among viewers. Casey ONeill12. Jared Gordon 'bitter and salty' after loss to Paddy Pimblett, Paddy Pimblett overcome with emotion during postfight interview, Paddy The Baddy thrills the crowd in London with hilarious fake-out. Filled out the Echo Arena (now known as theM&S Bank Arena)on my own and won a world title in there, If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles:BJJ black belt, Favorite grappling technique:Flying Triangle. Take a look at what the latest rankings field looks like courtesy of UFC.com. Raquel Pennington6. Matt Schnell8. UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Pimblett submitted Jordan Leavitt via rear naked choke at 2:46 of the second round. 446 posts. Norma Dumont14. Yan Xiaonan, 1. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. . McCann lost her bout in Madison Square Garden against Erin Blanchfield. Tai Tuivasa6. The second stanza was more competitive. Because people are going to fight each other and win and lose in the amount of time it takes me to come back. Boxing; Editorials; Pimblett edged out a tough decision win against experienced Octagon veteran Jared Gordon in the co-main event of UFC 282 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? If Volkanovski would have postured up and started striking where he got his head caught thats where Makhachevs smart, Pimblett said. Paddy Pimblett's most recent victory was arguably the most controversial MMA decision of 2022. Holly Holm4. Paddy Reacts To First UFC Win. Polyana Viana, 1. Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt Pimblett has established himself as one of UFC's most reliable talkers in just two Octagon appearances. Paul Craig10. Yair Rodriguez3. Volkanovski gave Makhachev the toughest test of his career but ultimately fell short in a fight he thought he won. Pimblett is 3-0 in the UFC with three finishes and has a massive fan base with over 2 million followers on Instagram. Ryan Spann12. Geoff Neal8. Arman Tsarukyan10. Maycee Barber13. Amanda Nunes2. Pimblett (18-3) had a rough start on Saturday night, absorbing an early knockdown . Marina Rodriguez9. Nikita Krylov9. ith his electric UFC debut, Liverpool-born Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett has shown himself to be a promising UFC contender capable of ranking alongside or even . Hes nearing a potential spot in the rankings if he can put together a few more wins. I have sporting heroes such as Roger Federer, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Ayrton Senna, Michael Jordan and Mane Garrincha. UFC London: Inside Paddy Pimblett's remarkable weight transformation By Paul Battison BBC Sport 22 July 2022 Mixed Martial Arts 'If you love me or hate me, you're going to watch me fight'. Pimblett improved to 20-3 as a professional and 4-0 in the UFC with three stoppages. Please provide transcription credit with a link to this article if you use any of these quotes. Rose Namajunas3. Muhammad Mokaev14. Watch Pimblett's latest UFC 282 outing against Gordon here: As mentioned, many believe Paddy Pimblett lost against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Yan Xiaonan7. Tecia Torres9. Considering Paul's energy . Kai Kara France4. Chan Sung Jung7. at Sodiq Yusuff -113. Pimblett has surged as arguably one of the UFCs most promising young stars with an unbeaten run in the promotion. Jorge Masvidal12. Your login session has expired. Emily Ducote15. After a close decision victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Pimblett is just a few wins away from securing a ranking slot and cementing his status as one of the UFC's most . Nassourdine Imavov +113. Ricky Simon +111. Ciryl Gane2. Brandon Moreno *Interim Champion2. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in the top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight-class. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. https://t.co/6v6Y5PAPkZ, Drew Dober (@DrewDober) February 15, 2023, Its going around Drew Dober said yeah to fight me on May 6, Pimblett said. This surely didn't help with Pimblett's attempts to enter the lightweight rankings, despite remaining unbeaten in the organization. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Virna Jandiroba11. Something went wrong. - Anthony Smith7. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. UFC Fight Night: Spann vs. Krylov (02-25-2023) Blogs. However, Pimblett remains outside of the UFC rankings for now. The fact that Pimblett, 28, has no plans to compete in the near future made him all the more bewildered when rumors recently surfaced on social media about a potential bout with Drew Dober at UFC 288 on May 6. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-news-paddy-pimblett-return-timeline-update-surgery-coming, All Baddy Everything pre-workout supplement, Paddy Pimblett admits Joe Rogan, Nate Diaz criticism bothered him after Jared Gordon win, is 'game' for rematch, Jamie Mullarkey goes big with Paddy Pimblett callout after UFC 284 win, Video: UFC standout Paddy Pimblett spars internet troll, andit goes exactly how you'd expect, UFC 282 'Fight Motion': Watch the controversial Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon highlights in super slow motion, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Im a black belt in BJJ & former Cage Warriors FW champ. UFC 282: Blachowicz-Ankalaev ends in a draw, Paddy 'The Baddy' stays unbeaten, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, How to watch or stream UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev, The future is this Saturday: Six (possible) stars in the making at UFC 282, MJF and Paddy Pimblett beef over the dangers of MMA vs. pro wrestling, Popular newcomer Pimblett added to UFC 282, Six legit future opponents for Conor McGregor not named Floyd Mayweather, UFC London takeaways: Resetting the heavyweight title mix after Blaydes-Aspinall, UFC London: Blaydes victorious as Aspinall injures leg; Paddy and Meatball put on a show, CW 82: Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 82. Its too far away to say, Ill fight him or Ill fight him,' Pimblett said. Chris Daukaus12. In UFC Vegas 70s co-main event, No. Michel Pereira15. The combined UFC record of Pimblett's opponents is 12 wins and 13 losses. 8-seededRyanSpann. He called me a clout-chaser years ago, and then hes clout-chasing me all the time, know what I mean? Pimblett said. Leon Edwards4. Rankings. Mackenzie Dern8. Oops. However, this is not the case as 'The Baddy' is still currently unranked within the UFC. This is what happens when you disrespect me and my country! Beneil Dariush5. While 'The Baddy' is yet to earn a. Roman Dolidze9. Topuria and Pimblett famously clashed in a London hotel ahead of Pimblett's bout in the capital city, adding further fuel to the fire between the two lightweights. Shamil Abdurakhimov +115. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings. Charles Oliveira2. Gordon held Pimblett against the cage for the majority of the round, but he landed barely any strikes of substance. Andre Muniz12. And while he defeated Erosa handily in probably the best performance. The 34-year-old is coming off a. . Def. Im getting surgery on the 7th of March. 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. Makachev went into guard, pulled him in and knew he couldnt really take much damage. Superlatives; Best Win: Lightweight #25 Jared Gordon (7-5) 2022-12-10 UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Round 3 U-DEC: Worst Loss: Paddy Pimblett has not lost to any currently ranked opponents. 1. I think it was a little bit of wear and tear on it already (before the fight with Gordon). Heres how UFC compiles its official rankings: Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. He didnt do much when he had the control, but if someones on your back, youre losing. Rob Font +17. Ciryl Gane predicts the best version of Jon Jones anyone has ever seen at UFC 285 and he wants it that way when he wins. Pauls last boxing fight came against boxing Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather in June 2021. Tony Ferguson, Note: Inactive Conor McGregor removed from lightweight rankings, 1. 6-rankedNikitaKrylovand No. Ill be there waiting for him. 5645. . Macy Chiasson9. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Mentioning my name all the time. Rankings Sections . Marina Rodriguez6. Marvin Vettori5. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. So its going to be like keyhole surgery. Pimblett scored a first-round submission win over Rodrigo Vargas on the main card of UFC London at the O2 Arena. MJF just won the AEW title last Saturday night, beating Jon Moxley at the Full . Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Feb. 25, 2023, headlined by a Light Heavyweight contenders bout between No. It seems Pimblett failed to impress. Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC), whos coming off a controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 in December, is set to undergo ankle surgery in the first week of March. Both guys had their moments and neither was particularly hurt despite landing hard shots. Valentina Shevchenko3. After Paddy Pimblett's impressive second-round submission win against Jordan Leavitt, many fans believed that the Englishman could have sneaked into the top 15 of the UFC's lightweight division. Gordon has a decent record in the UFC, winning 7 bouts and losing 5. Serghei Spivac13. 15 at middleweight after the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Dec. 10 at T-Mobile . Amanda Lemos10. Luana Pinheiro14. Chris Gutierrez +113. 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 . Miesha Tate11. #UFC282 Official Scorecard: Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon All Tonights Scorecards : https://t.co/ZOw63NkfWN pic.twitter.com/xS4LbE648K. His health is the main priority, and in the meantime the lightweight division will play out. Israel Adesanya didnt quite agree with the decision in this past weekends (Feb. 26, 2023) Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury boxing match. I warned you! Ilia Topuria +510. Alexa Grasso6. Jamahal Hill8. Carla Esparza2. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats . Manon Fiorot +114. He credits Makhachev for not taking too much damage after he was dropped. - 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. Dan Ige -114. Khamzat Chimaev4. Before UFC 285 on Saturday,main card and prelim fighters are scheduled to speak to reporters at media day. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his lightweight title by edging out featherweight champ Volkanovski at UFC 284 earlier in February. Unsurprisingly, 'The Maverick' has repeatedly stated his desire to face Paddy Pimblett in the boxing ring or make his MMA debut against 'The Baddy' in the octagon. Paddy Pimblett recently stated that the UFC's 155lbs division is the most talent-rich in the organization. Derrick Lewis8. So, how do we compile our rankings? Amir Albazi10. L-Paddy Pimblett (DEC) W-Leonardo Santos (DEC) L-Grant Dawson (SUB) 26: Joe Solecki: 12-3: 4-1: W-Alex da Silva (DEC) L-Jared Gordon (DEC) W-Jim Miller (DEC) Benoit St. Denis 02/18/2023: 27: . 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. I started training when I was 15 and fell in love with it, but really, I was born to do this - its my calling / destiny. Dustin Poirier12. 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. When asked about the one UFC fighter he wants to fight, Paul didnt hesitate to point to Pimblett. Jiri Prochazka11. Marlon Vera5. David Dvorak9. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC)retained his lightweight title by edging out featherweight champ Volkanovski at UFC 284 earlier in February. Katlyn Chookagian4. Dustin Poirier3. Alex Perez6. UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall Jul. Paddy Pimblett made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till back in September 2021. Athlete. Sean Brady9. Jessica Andrade5. Khalil Rountree, 1. Umar Nurmagomedov +112. 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. - Irene Aldana5. Damir Ismagulov13. 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. His brother, Jake, has also been accused of using steroids during his boxing career. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Here's what Paddy had to say after his first UFC win. UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has pivoted from his flattery of Logan Pauls fight callouts to a feeling of annoyance. Rose Namajunas6. The first episode of UFC 285 Embedded features Jon Jones, Ciryl Gane, Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa Grasso, Geoff Neal, Ian Machado Garry, and more. Jonathan Pearce *NR, 1. Sergei Pavlovich4. MMA ranking website, rankingmma.com, has ranked Pimblett as the 38th best lightweight within the UFC after his wins against Luigi Vendarmini, Rodrigo Vargas, and Leavitt. Weili Zhang4. Saturday's UFC card saw Pimblett (17-3) obliterate Luigi Vendramini, viciously knocking him out with 35 seconds remaining in the opening round. Julianna Pena5. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Julia Avila12. Sign up to our newsletter. 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. When hes ready in likely the fourth quarter of the year, Pimblett said hell see what the UFC offers him. Edson Barboza -115. SAN DIEGO - Paddy Pimblett is nowhere close to prepared to accept his next UFC fight. Paddy Pimblett Reveals Molly McCann Was Not In Her Best Shape At UFC 281. Sign up for the 4M; What ranks and titles have you held? Tom Aspinall7. 11-ranked Middleweight contenderAndre MunizbattlesBrendan Allenin a clash of Contender Seriessignees. Islam Makhachev3. Follow. Movsar Evloev11. Im not going to be able to spar until after that fight. Cory Sandhagen6. Please logout and login again. Pimblett edged out a tough decision win against experienced Octagon veteran Jared Gordon in the co-main event of UFC 282 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Curtis +115. He earned a first-round TKO finish against Luigi Vendramini and reportedly made $94,000 for. 10:25 am ET. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT FINISHERS COLLIDE! night (Dec. 17, 2022) on ESPN+ from inside the promotions APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Note: (+/- = movement in rankings, T = tie, *NR = Not previously ranked). Adrian Yanez +114. Pro record 20-3 BJJ Black belt and will be CW LW&FW Champion. Paddy Pimblett's UFC 282 victory against Jared Gordon was a huge talking point this week, with many feeling that the Englishman didn't deserve to beat the American last weekend. Jon Jones14. Jack Hermansson10. For much more on that upcoming fight card click here. A former world champion from the Cage Warriors promotion, Paddy Pimblett has stamped his mark on the UFC lightweight division with back-to-back finishes. Be the first one to comment on this story. Paul doesnt have any mixed martial arts experience but has appeared in the boxing and wrestling rings in recent years. In addition, hes teased a future UFC fight against Pimblett. Paddy Pimblett's UFC 282 victory against Jared Gordon was a huge talking point this week, with many feeling that the Englishman didn't deserve to beat the American last weekend. Alexander Volkanovski2. Jan Blachowicz -15. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. 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