‘I’d take that fight in a heartbeat’ – Paddy Pimblett offers himself up as Conor McGregor’s next opponent
The Liverpudlian believes he should be the one to welcome the Irishman back into the octagon. Paddy Pimblett has put his hand up to be Conor McGregor’s first opponent when he returns to the UFC next year. The former featherweight and lightweight champion hasn’t been in the octagon since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021 […]
1 year ago
Conor McGregor urged to consider megafight against British UFC star
The Irishman recently confirmed that he will return to the octagon in 2025. A former UFC heavyweight fighter has told Conor McGregor that he should consider fighting Paddy Pimblett when he returns to the UFC next year. Speaking on his podcast The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub identified Paddy Pimblett as the perfect opponent for the […]
1 year ago
Ariel Helwani shares Paddy Pimblett WhatsApp messages as spat becomes public
Helwani has responded to Pimblett’s disparaging comments. Ariel Helwani has responded after Paddy Pimblett criticised him and accused him of ‘earning money off’ UFC fighters. Pimblett appeared alongside UFC president Dana White on his Chatting Pony podcast and had some less-than-kind words for MMA journalist Helwani. Helwani responded by sharing a message he allegedly received […]
3 years ago
Paddy Pimblett leaves O2 Arena in tears after dedicating victory to friend that died by suicide
“I’d rather my mate cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral next week.” Paddy Pimblett had the O2 Arena rocking, heaving and then welling up after another impressive victory, followed by an emotional and powerful interview with Michael Bisping. ‘The Baddy’ [18-3] made good on his pre-fight predictions to see off American fighter […]
3 years ago
Logan Paul opens door to fighting Paddy Pimblett in the UFC
Paul said he is confident he could persuade Pimblett to take the fight. Logan Paul has admitted he would be open to facing Paddy Pimblett as he eyes up a potential fight in the UFC. The YouTube star has previously revealed he would like to try a range of combat sports. In addition to his […]
4 years ago
Paddy Pimblett reveals his underwhelming payout after UFC London win
Paddy Pimblett’s current UFC contract has raised a few eyebrows. Paddy Pimblett has revealed his purse following his victory over Kazula Vargas via submission in the first round at UFC London last Saturday night. ‘The Baddy’ was one of the UFC’s biggest draws at their record-breaking $4.5m gate at the sold-out O2 Arena, which was […]
4 years ago