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Paddy Pimblett told he would make double Francis Ngannou’s purse against Tyson Fury if he made UFC to boxing switch

According to a former boxing champion, UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has a lucrative future in the ring. Pimblett has made a splash on MMA’s biggest stage since making his UFC debut with a memorable comeback knockout of Luigi Vendramini in 2021.

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Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

If Ilia Topuria dethrones Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and claims the vacant lightweight title, the UFC faces a pivotal matchmaking decision. While purists

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 14

Paddy Pimblett and Kayla Harrison warned about extreme weight cutting by UFC fighter who faced the consequences

A UFC Atlanta fighter with experience shedding excessive weight sees potential problems in Paddy Pimblett and Kayla Harrison’s future. Weight cutting remains one of mixed martial arts’ biggest unsolved problems, with fighters risking their bodies days out from reaching the cage to hit divisional limits.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 10

‘Active’: Paddy Pimblett Subtly Fires at Jon Jones While Praising Tom Aspinall as ‘Best Heavyweight in the World’

Paddy Pimblett has made it clear who he’s rooting for between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. MMA fans have been going on and on about how ‘Bones’ should vacate his title if he doesn’t plan on fighting the Brit.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 10

‘Paddy Pimblett 2.0’ returns this weekend at 19,000-seat MMA stadium show

There's plenty of combat to look forward to this weekend. Not only does Kamaru Usman return to fight Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta this Saturday, but combat sports fans are eating well with GLORY 100, PFL, and BKFC all in the same week.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 9

Justin Gaethje’s next fight or retirement? Pimblett rumors shut down and demands title shot

In a recent interview on Submission Radio, Justin Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the UFC lightweight division.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

'The Result Will Be The Same!' Ilia Topuria Has Bold Take Already on First Possible Title Defense After Charles Oliveira

Should Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett be next if Ilia Topuria snags gold during the International Fight Week PPV this month? He fights Charles Oliveria atop the UFC 317 PPV main event for the vacant 155-pound gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 1

Paddy Pimblett’s former rival puts UFC Vegas 107 opponent to sleep with a nasty first-round choke

UFC lightweight Jordan Leavitt wasted little time in his return from an 18-month layoff at UFC Vegas 107. If Jordan Leavitt suffered from any pre-fight jitters coming off a long hiatus from competition, he needed little time to shake it off inside the Octagon at UFC Vegas 107.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 31

Arman Tsarukyan chokes out Bellator legend in cage return hours after Paddy Pimblett’s ‘nobody cares’ jibe

Arman Tsarukyan’s winning return to action continued tonight at ADXC in Russia as he submitted Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire. The Armenian has had two grappling matches since he was forced out of UFC 311 on just hours’ notice back in January and couldn’t face Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 31

UFC dark horse contender pins Paddy Pimblett as 'easy fight'

A UFC lightweight contender believes Paddy Pimblett is still an 'easy fight,' even after 'The Baddy' mauled Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett is now the No.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 31

‘I don’t think you can say that…’ Paddy Pimblett defended by a UFC legend after rival’s ‘handouts’ allegation

Paddy Pimblett isn’t short of enemies in the UFC. Pimblett has caused a stir ever since joining MMA’s leading promotion on the back of title success under the Cage Warriors banner.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 31

What’s Next For Michael Chandler?

Michael Chandler has spoken out after his third-round TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was Chandler’s third straight loss, dropping his UFC record to 2-5.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 30

Snubbed for Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan Claims ‘Dana White Privilege’ Helped Paddy Pimblett’s Career

It seems that the chaos surrounding the UFC lightweight division is starting to trickle down towards its ranked contenders. Following his first appearance in the top 10 of the lightweight rankings, Paddy Pimblett is continuing to live up to his ‘Baddy’ moniker with his trademark trolling.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 29

Paddy Pimblett turns down top contender with savage response

Paddy Pimblett is looking to get the most bang for his buck as he fights for higher stakes in the UFC. Now the UFC's No. 8-ranked lightweight contender, 'The Baddy' is looking for a shot at the top five.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria will be in the sights of a lightweight dark horse after UFC Vegas 107

Should he notch the biggest win of his career at UFC Vegas 107, one of the lightweight division’s most in-form prospects is dreaming of fighting Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 28

Tony Ferguson makes surprising Paddy Pimblett prediction

Tony Ferguson isn't often complimentary of his peers, but he believes former opponent Paddy Pimblett has a big future ahead of himself. The pair met back on the main card of UFC 296 in December of 2023.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 25

Paddy Pimblett offers grim outlook for Tom Aspinall entering targeted Jon Jones fight

If Jon Jones does fight Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett can't wait to see it. The UFC lightweight contender, much like the rest of the MMA community, is eagerly anticipating the fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25

Major ‘problem’ with Arman Tsarukyan vs Paddy Pimblett highlighted by UFC legend

The UFC has been warned against booking rising star Paddy Pimblett against Arman Tsarukyan next. Talk of a fight between Tsarukyan and Pimblett intensified in April after the latter’s latest victory in his fast climb up the lightweight ladder in MMA’s leading promotion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23

Arman Tsarukyan reveals surprising reason for wanting to fight Paddy Pimblett

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan envisions his path back to a title shot going through Paddy Pimblett. This comes after the Armenian contender had his championship hopes in Los Angeles dashed at the start of 2025.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 22

UFC Top Contender Eager to Cash In on Paddy Pimblett’s Hype: ‘I’m Coming for the UK Market’

There’s no denying the momentum behind one of the UFC’s most recognizable lightweights. Paddy Pimblett has risen from local Liverpool hero to global fan favorite, riding a wave of charisma, confidence, and an undefeated UFC run.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 22

Paddy Pimblett accuses undefeated UFC star of favorable treatment

Paddy Pimblett has had enough of the hype around former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Whether it's his fighting style, personality, or otherwise, Pimblett is not impressed by what he has seen out of Topuria so far.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 2

Paddy Pimblett posts video chronicling UFC 314 weight loss

Paddy Pimblett weighed 190 pounds seven weeks out from his UFC 314 co-main event fight against Michael Chandler. Pimblett posted a video to his YouTube channel chronicling his weight loss over seven weeks. Six weeks ahead of having to weigh-in and make the 156-pound limit, Pimblett stepped on the scale at 187,.4 pounds.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 21

Paddy Pimblett: 'I want to end up in Hollywood'

Every athlete's career has an expiration date. There comes a time when they have to transition to life after sport. Some earn enough money that they don't have to work again while others pick up new careers.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

'I'll Slap You' Paddy Pimblett Almost Fights Former Champion in Backstage Scuffle After UFC 314

At UFC 314 in Miami, Paddy Pimblett displayed his improved skills with an impressive TKO victory over Michael Chandler in the co-main event, which extended his undefeated UFC record to 7-0.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 14

After dominant win at UFC 314, what’s next for Paddy Pimblett?

In the co-main event of UFC 314 this past Saturday, we saw a big time matchup in the lightweight division. Former title challenger Michael Chandler (23-10) was looking to get back in the win column and become the first man to defeat Paddy Pimblett (23-3) inside the octagon.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 10

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction, odds, pick for UFC 314

UFC 314 is winding down and we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for the upcoming Co-Main Event bout taking place in the Lightweight (155) Division.