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Paddy Pimblett Teases Huge Fight Announcement: ‘See You At The Top’

Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett is gearing up for a huge fight next time out after putting together six consecutive wins inside the Octagon. The 29-year old submitted King Green in his latest outing at UFC 304 in July to enter the lightweight rankings at the #13-spot. Many expect that “The Baddy” will be back in action […]

Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett is gearing up for a huge fight next time out after putting together six consecutive wins inside the Octagon. The 29-year old submitted King Green in his latest outing at UFC 304 in July to enter the lightweight rankings at the #13-spot.

Many expect that “The Baddy” will be back in action when the UFC returns to home soil for the Brit with a Fight Night card set to take place at the O2 Arena in London on March 22. With some of the names around him already matched up, that creates some interesting discussion regarding who may be next for Pimblett.

From the moment that he arrived in the UFC, the scouser has been one of the most talked about fighters in the promotion and that goes a long way when it comes to securing big fights. Pimblett isn’t ever going to be short on other contenders calling him out and that works to his advantage.

One name that has already put himself in the mix is the #8-ranked Mateusz Gamrot who would be a solid step up for Pimblett given his stature in the division. However, in a recent YouTube video, he seemed to hint at an even bigger opportunity.

Pimblett told fans via his channel that they can expect to see some news very soon with contracts hopefully being signed in the not too distant future. He ended the video with a phrase that has become specifically tied to one man.

“I’m coming for that belt, so I’m looking for higher ranked fighters now,” Pimblett said. “I’m sure you will see a fight announcement soon enough. I’ve said yeah, the opponent said yeah, just need to get stuff signed. So, you know the score, everyone. Like, comment, subscribe, and I’ll see you at the top.”

“See you at the top” has been a reoccurring saying of the former title challenger Michael Chandler during his time in the UFC. Chandler himself had mentioned Pimblett as a potential option following his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 and the #7-ranked contender would be a huge matchup for him. Given the magnitude of this fight, it’s hard to imagine it taking place in England, especially if Leon Edwards was correct when he said that he would be headlining the card.

Top-10 UFC Lightweight Down To Fight Paddy Pimblett In London: ‘Sounds Great’

The UFC is set to return to London, England on March 22 where it’s expected that Paddy Pimblett will make his seventh appearance inside the Octagon. “The Baddy” has gone 6-0 in the promotion with his last win, a first round submission finish over King Green at UFC 304, seeing him earn the #13-spot in […]

The UFC is set to return to London, England on March 22 where it’s expected that Paddy Pimblett will make his seventh appearance inside the Octagon. “The Baddy” has gone 6-0 in the promotion with his last win, a first round submission finish over King Green at UFC 304, seeing him earn the #13-spot in the rankings.

Though the former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has recently claimed that he will be one half of the main event at the O2 Arena, Pimblett has become a staple of the UK cards and he always draws lots of attention to them. Given that his next fight will be a big matchup at 155-pounds, if he’s going to get a spot in London, it should make for a pretty significant Fight Night event with multiple high stakes clashes.

Both Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano could have been potential opponents for the scouse contender but with them being booked against each other for UFC 311 in January, there aren’t too many names that make sense for Pimblett right now. Ranked one spot above Dariush at #8 is a potential opponent that has put his hand up to be the away fighter in London.

Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot is looking to bounce back from his loss to Dan Hooker at UFC 305 this past August which snapped his three-fight win streak against top names in Jalin Turner, Rafael Fiziev and Rafael dos Anjos. Having recently claimed that a report which matched him and Fiziev for a rematch was false, Gamrot followed that up with a post on X that called for a fight with “The Baddy”.

Given Gamrot’s list of wins and opponents since he joined the UFC back in 2020, this would definitely be the biggest test of Pimblett’s career to date and an opportunity for him to make some serious headway into the lightweight top 10.

Paddy Pimblett Explains The Reason Why Muay Thai Fighters Don’t Transition to the UFC

Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Muay Thai Fighters Don't Transition to the UFCOne of the UFC’s rising stars in the lightweight division ‘The Baddy’ Paddy Pimblett shared his perspective on why…

Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Muay Thai Fighters Don't Transition to the UFC

One of the UFC’s rising stars in the lightweight division ‘The Baddy’ Paddy Pimblett shared his perspective on why Muay Thai fighters are seldom seen in the UFC despite being the greatest strikers on earth.

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Paddy Pimblett pointed to cultural factors, financial obligations, and technical differences between Muay Thai and MMA athletes. Discussing the challenges faced by Muay Thai fighters, Pimblett stressed the lifestyle many of them lead.

“Them Thai fighters—some of them start fighting from the age of six, seven, eight, and they’re fighting every week,” Paddy Pimblett explained. “They’re the breadwinners for the family from that age, man. That’s madness.” By the time a Muay Thai fighter is in their late 20s, their career is likely done after hundreds of matches.

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Pimblett described a generational cycle in Thailand, where fighters often come from families deeply rooted in Muay Thai tradition. “Because their dad’s been fighting since he was a kid, all the way up into the stadiums, and then he’ll have a kid… You’re just seeing this cycle,” he said.

Another factor Pimblett touched on is the cultural reverence for Muay Thai. “You never see Thai fighters in the UFC, though, do you? That’s because they all do Thai. It’s like an honorable thing in their country as well,” he noted. “There’s so much honor there in fighting Thai, especially fighting in their stadiums in Thailand.”

On the technical side, Pimblett believes the traditional Muay Thai stance doesn’t adapt well to MMA. “The stance doesn’t cross over well. It just invites takedowns, really,” he explained.

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Some Thai-based fighters have seen success in the UFC such as Loma Lookboonme and in MMA Stamp Fairtex. Otherwise, Muay Thai-based fighters have found success in MMA but tend to have mixed backgrounds in training such as Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, and Valentina Shevchenko.

With a professional record of 22-3 and an undefeated streak in the UFC, Pimblett continues to solidify his position as a top contender in the competitive UFC lightweight division. He is a former two-division Cage Warriors champion who has made quite an impact since debuting in the UFC.

Renato Moicano Says UFC Won’t Book Paddy Pimblett Fight: “They Know I Will Destroy Paddy Pimblett”

Renato Moicano Says UFC Won’t Book Paddy Pimblett Fight: "They Know I Will Destroy Paddy Pimblett"The UFC doesn’t want to risk putting Paddy Pimblett against Renato Moicano. At least, that’s what Moicano thinks. Following…

Renato Moicano Says UFC Won’t Book Paddy Pimblett Fight: "They Know I Will Destroy Paddy Pimblett"

The UFC doesn’t want to risk putting Paddy Pimblett against Renato Moicano. At least, that’s what Moicano thinks.

Following his dominant showing against Benoit Saint-Denis in September ‘Money’ once again called for a clash with Pimblett. Unfortunately, the UFC wasn’t willing to give him what he wanted. Instead, he’ll return to the Octagon on January 18 for a showdown with No. 9 ranked lightweight contender Beneil Dariush.

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Thus far, Pimblett has not booked a fight for 2025, but recent rumors suggest that ‘The Baddy’ could be paired up with Saint-Denis — the guy Moicano absolutely pummeled for 10 minutes in Paris.

“If they end up doing Paddy Pimblett versus Benoit Saint-Denis, it will be pretty clear why they didn’t put me against Paddy Pimblett, right? Because possibly I beat Benoit Saint-Denis 10-7 in the first round,” Moicano said during an appearnace on The Ariel Helwani Show. “I just p**sed his ass. That’s the truth. And then they’re gonna put him against Paddy? What does that mean? That means they know I will destroy Paddy Pimblett.”

Pimblett likes the sound of a scrap with Renato Moicano

With Pimblett’s best bud Molly McCann already being announced for a fight on March 22 when the UFC heads back to London, there’s a solid chance that the Liverpudlian will also appear on the highly anticipated card.

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It’s unlikely that Moicano would make the quick eight-week turnaround to meet Pimblett in ‘The Big Smoke,’ but given their close proximity in the lightweight rankings, a scrap is one ‘The Baddy’ would certainly welcome.

“He’s ranked [10] or something like that [in the UFC lightweight rankings],” Pimblett told OLBG. “He’s a good opponent, he’s mentioned me, I’ve mentioned him. There’s only a few ranks between us. He’s ranked [10] and I’m [13]. So, yeah, let’s see.”

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Paddy Pimblett Gives Enthusiastic Reaction To Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Claim: ‘New Blood?’

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett appears ready to renew hostilities with featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria. Pimblett and Topuria developed a sudden feud in 2022 after the latter took offense to remarks made about Georgia by the Liverpool native. They almost came to blows at the fighter hotel ahead of their respective matchups on a UFC […]

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett appears ready to renew hostilities with featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria.

Pimblett and Topuria developed a sudden feud in 2022 after the latter took offense to remarks made about Georgia by the Liverpool native. They almost came to blows at the fighter hotel ahead of their respective matchups on a UFC Fight Night card in London.

At the time, the pair appeared to be on a collision course. Since then, however, “El Matador” has moved clear of “The Baddy” when it comes to UFC status, dropping to 145 pounds and capturing the crowd. Knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in 2024 have left him a leading candidate for the Fighter of the Year accolade.

2025, however, could see a major career switch for Topuria, who recently outlined his plan to vacate the 145-pound gold and permanently return to lightweight.

And it didn’t take long for Pimblett to take notice…

“New blood at 155?” Pimblett wrote on Instagram.

The Scouser still has some places to make up on the 155-pound ladder to put himself in the conversation for a clash against Topuria.

With champion Islam Makhachev preoccupied dealing with the threat posed by Arman Tsarukyan, “El Matador” has called for a title eliminator opposite the #2-ranked Charles Oliveira.

Pimblett, meanwhile, sits 11 places lower than “do Bronx” in the pecking order, with his most recent wins coming over Tony Ferguson and King Green.

Paddy Pimblett Confident He Can Beat Islam Makhachev In Future Fight

Paddy Pimblett is boldly declaring that he has what it takes to dethrone Islam Makhachev if their paths ever cross in the Octagon. “The Baddy” is on a red-hot six-fight win streak in the UFC since his electrifying debut in September 2021. He is fresh off a dominant first-round submission victory over King Green at […]

Paddy Pimblett is boldly declaring that he has what it takes to dethrone Islam Makhachev if their paths ever cross in the Octagon.

“The Baddy” is on a red-hot six-fight win streak in the UFC since his electrifying debut in September 2021. He is fresh off a dominant first-round submission victory over King Green at UFC 304 in July and is now waiting in the wings for his next showdown in the Octagon.

Pimblett has demonstrated remarkable potential with a string of standout performances in the UFC. Now, brimming with self-assurance, as he believes his skills can conquer anything the division throws his way—even reigning UFC lightweight champion Makhachev.

During a recent appearance on the StillTalkingShow, Pimblett acknowledged Makhachev’s undeniable skillset but remained steadfast in his belief that he could defeat the Dagestani powerhouse if they ever shared the Octagon.

“The Baddy” further explained that his confidence in his abilities fuels his conviction that he can defeat anyone in the division, even Makhachev.

Makhachev is riding an impressive 14-fight unbeaten streak, most recently securing his third successful title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in June.

He claimed the 155-pound title with a dominant win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in June 2022 and followed that up with back-to-back defenses against former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski last year.