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Popular UFC star who made Paddy Pimblett puke in the cage retires with vicious first round KO at UFC Vegas 123

Julian Erosa’s UFC retirement could not have gone any better as he scored a violent first round knockout at the Meta Apex. Featherweight veteran Erosa stepped into the cage for his 45th fight as an underdog, marking his 16th fight in such a position.

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Paddy Pimblett Names 2 Footballers He’d Love to Fight

Popular UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett has named an England star among the two footballers he’d love to fight, going one step further by claiming he ‘hates them’ and would ‘love to knock them out.’ The Baddy was answering a hypothetical question when revealing his picks, opting for two players competing in the Champions League this season.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

How Paddy Pimblett will beat Justin Gaethje if he gets a second chance against him

‘The Baddy’ already has a plan for exacting revenge on Justin Gaethje. Paddy Pimblett is finishing 2026 in a strong position, despite suffering his first loss inside the UFC Octagon this past January.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29

Paddy Pimblett reveals hilarious prop he plans to bring to press conference if he fights Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett already has a hilarious plan to get into Ilia Topuria’s head if they’re ever booked to fight each other. Paddy Pimblett has had a mixed 2026 after losing to Justin Gaethje at the beginning of the year, before rebounding in impressive fashion when he choked out Benoit Saint-Denis in under a minute at UFC 329.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29

Paddy Pimblett reveals injury delay when prioritizing Justin Gaethje rematch over Ilia Topuria feud

Paddy Pimblett can’t fully train because he is taking time to attend to injuries. Earlier this month, Pimblett said he’ll likely return in 2027 and will look to begin a training camp after getting to enjoy the Christmas period.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 28

Pimblett Says Evloev Quit In UFC 333 Title Loss

Paddy Pimblett believes Movsar Evloev quit during his UFC 333 main event loss to Alexander Volkanovski. Evloev entered the featherweight title fight undefeated but was stopped in the second round after Volkanovski made adjustments.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Paddy Pimblett Accuses Movsar Evloev of 'Quitting' at UFC 333

Paddy Pimblett wasn’t impressed with Movsar Evloev’s performance at UFC 333, and he didn’t hold back when sharing his thoughts. The Liverpool fighter accused

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Paddy Pimblett accuses Movsar Evloev of ‘quitting’ in brutal assessment of his UFC 333 performance

It’s safe to say that ‘The Baddy’ did not like what he saw from Movsar Evloev on Saturday. The Russian arrived at UFC 333 inside Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena for his first title shot as an undefeated 20-0 featherweight contender.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 15

Paddy Pimblett: 'I'll send Ilia Topuria back down to featherweight'

There are some things UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett does very well: fight, eat, and trash talk former two-division champion Ilia Topuria. With both men coming off of losses and most of the top of the division booked for fights, a showdown between the two rivals could be on the horizon.

Paddy Pimblett Picks the Winner of Dana White vs Eddie Hearn

The not-so-subtle feud between promoters Dana White and Eddie Hearn has taken a rather surprising turn, with Misfits offering the duo a rather fat deal to fight it out inside the ring.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 15

Paddy Pimblett Claims Ilia Topuria Is ‘Damaged Goods’ After First Career Loss

Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria will never be the same after losing his unbeaten record to Justin Gaethje Pimblett says Topuria is the only fighter

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Paddy Pimblett Slams ‘Scared’ Ilia Topuria and Explains Why a TUF Showdown Is Unlikely

Paddy Pimblett wants to coach a season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) opposite Ilia Topuria. However, the Liverpudlian doubts it will happen, believing the former lightweight champion is too scared of his trash talk to sign up for the UFC’s marquee reality show.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Justin Gaethje fight was Paddy Pimblett’s first time not crying after a loss because he ‘needed’ it

Paddy Pimblett experienced something new after his latest MMA loss. ‘The Baddy’ arrived in the UFC with three losses on his professional record, and it took eight fights inside the Octagon for that tally to increase.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Paddy Pimblett explains why Ilia Topuria will never recover from his loss at UFC Freedom 250

Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria’s career as a pound-for-pound MMA superstar is over. ‘El Matador’ was widely regarded as the best fighter on the planet ahead of UFC Freedom 250.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12

‘I can get fat’… Paddy Pimblett shares honest return update as his 2026 fight hopes fade

UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett does not expect to compete again in 2026. ‘The Baddy’ was outpointed by Justin Gaethje in a Fight of the Year contender at UFC 324 in January.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 12

After MVP, Paddy Pimblett Open to Potential Misfits Boxing Move in Future

Paddy Pimblett might be a UFC star right now, but don’t be surprised if he ends up throwing hands with the Misfits Boxing crew down the line. The Liverpool lad has left the door wide open for a crossover fight, and apparently, all it would take is the right payday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12

Paddy Pimblett told he has the ‘sexiest accent in the world’ by boxer in bizarre ringside video

Paddy Pimblett has been called many things – but ‘sexy’ is one that isn’t on the tip of many fans’ tongues. Top UFC lightweight contender Pimblett has risen through the ranks quickly, and is now one of the most recognizable faces – and voices – in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 11

13-1 rising UFC star who called out Paddy Pimblett hints at his return date

Quillan Salkilld knows when he wants to be back inside the Octagon. The Australian has been a fast-rising name in the UFC, having reeled off six wins since his triumph on Dana White’s Contender Series back in September 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 9

Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett tipped to sell out 100,000-seat stadium: ‘Biggest fight UFC can make’

Jorge Masvidal thinks one potential fight in the UFC stands above the rest. There is some uncertainty surrounding the lightweight title picture in MMA’s leading promotion, as new champion Justin Gaethje ponders whether to retire or defend his title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 7

UFC urged to ‘pay whatever’ to make Paddy Pimblett vs Ilia Topuria happen on The Ultimate Fighter

Sean O’Malley is firmly behind Paddy Pimblett’s pitch for how to settle his biggest rivalry. Some big names remain without their next fights on the calendar in the UFC lightweight division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Dana White Open to Having Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett as TUF Coaches

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett have been going at each other for years, so why not lock them in a house together and let the chaos begin? That could actually happen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Paddy Pimblett vs Ilia Topuria ‘would be a good’ coaching setup for The Ultimate Fighter

Dana White has claimed that he would like to see Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria compete on The Ultimate Fighter – but didn’t seem to think it’s likely.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 3

Paddy Pimblett On His Next Fight

Paddy Pimblett says he'll fight anyone in the UFC's lightweight title picture, questioning why Arman Tsarukyan's win over Mauricio Ruffy has boosted his standing more than his own recent form.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 1

Paddy Pimblett furious if Arman Tsarukyan gets next title shot

Paddy Pimblett hasn’t masked his dislike of Arman Tsarukyan. ‘The Baddy’ has ruffled many feathers since arriving in the UFC from Cage Warriors. Entering the octagon with a big following, Pimblett has turned fame into superstardom with his performances on the mic and inside the octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Pimblett Teammate Staines Scores Vicious Slam KO

George Staines earned a UFC contract with a violent first-round slam knockout of Loai Abushaar at Contender Series on Tuesday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.