Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett's weight cut is so incredible that it's even caught the attention of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Paulo Costa.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt Master of weight.” - UFC 276 Metallic Gold Logo T-Shirt Costa has had recent trouble making the 185-pound mark and felt compelled to pay his respect. Pimblett showcased his incredible weight-cutting skills yet again during official weigh-ins for UFC London on Friday. The 27-year-old stepped on the scale without issue and made his main card fight with Jordan Leavitt official. It is well known by now that Pimblett balloons up to a considerable weight during his off time.

Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett put it ALL on display at weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night.

The two have gotten in some unique smack talk leading up to the bout ... with Leavitt promising to twerk if he wins, and Paddy saying he'll "teabag" his opponent if he comes out on top. Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett put it ALL on display at weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night ... droppin' trou and showing the whole crowd his bum as he called out fat-shamers!! 18-3 Pimblett is a rising star in the UFC ... and is facing off against 10-1 Jordan Leavitt in London on Saturday. Despite getting absolutely shredded for his fights, Pimblett has been criticized by fans on social media ... and on Friday, he clearly got fed up with the haters. UFC's Paddy Pimblett Moons Crowd At Weigh-Ins ... 'Kiss Me Ass!!!' UFC's Paddy Pimblett Moons Crowd, Calls Out Fat-Shamers At Weigh-Ins

Ahead of UFC Fight Night 208, lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Jordan Leavitt squared off for the final time ahead of their fight.

Pimblett will look to make it 3-0 in the octagon. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 208. The ceremonial faceoffs took place Friday, hours after fighters officially made weight.

Undefeated UFC lightweight Mark Madsen thinks former Cage Warriors FC champion Paddy Pimblett is one of the most overhyped fighters on the UFC roster and ...

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall will feature Pimblett vs. “Paddy gets his opponents spoonfed.

"[Jordan Leavitt] doesn't really present any challenges, to be honest, lad. There's levels to this and I'll prove that when I get in there with him and ...

It really isn't, because I know I'm gonna get in there and beat him up!" People think he has good grappling and he hasn't. He's not very good at all." "No. I have better wrestling, better jiu-jitsu, better striking. "[Jordan Leavitt] doesn't really present any challenges, to be honest, lad. Anywhere. There's levels to this and I'll prove that when I get in there with him and knock him out in the first round."

Paddy Pimblett is one of the UFC's rising stars and he has grown to realise he's an athlete as well as a fighter - but he can't help his love for food.

Without them my life would be so much harder,' said Pimblett. Pimblett learned his lesson. He had lost 26lbs in just five days. Even directly after his win, he was scoffing down pizza during the post-fight press conference. Anything I do, whether it's partying, gambling, training, eating, it's go hard or go home. but the Liverpudlian has lost 50lbs ahead of UFC London tonight and is in prime shape after a radical body transformation

UFC fan favourite Pimblett makes his octagon return tonight at The O2 arena as he looks to make it three wins in three fights against Jordan Leavitt.

We’re hyping this fight up, but not in the right way. "“Finish the fight, twerk, go home. He had 12,000 followers, now he has 30,000 just off the back of my name, and the people who don’t like me. The early prelims start at 5.30pm and the main card, of which Pimblett is fighting on, kicks off at 8pm. Pimblett's fight will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1. Pimblett faces the toughest challenge of his UFC stint tonight in Leavitt, who holds a record of 10-1.

Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall; Heavyweight · Jack Hermansson vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweight · Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt; Lightweight · Nikita Krylov vs.

- Muhammed Mokaev vs. - Makwan Amirkhani vs. - Nathaniel Wood vs. - Curtis Blaydes vs. - Paddy Pimblett vs. Leavitt competed one month later, winning a split decision over Trey Ogden.

Aside from the Heavyweight clash in the main event between top contenders Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall, one of the biggest draws is brash Lightweight ...

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt (Women’s) - UFC 276 Event T-Shirt No clue what this means for Artem Reznikov who was set to face the winner in the GP semifinals. More details will be announced at the post-fight press conference. We’re mere hours away from UFC London, one of the most highly anticipated “Fight Night” events of the year. Fans online have speculated that Twitter has caught onto his multiple account trickery, which may be the reason for the latest ban.

The UFC returns to London tonight for the second time in a matter of months. The show, held at the O2 Arena, is being headlined by heavyweight's Tom ...

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PADDY PIMBLETT faces Jordan Leavitt tonight at UFC London. Here's everything you need to know.

He followed this up with the sole defeat of his career to Claudio Puelles before back-to-back wins over Matt Sayles and Trey Ogden got him back on track. The Liverpudlian made his company debut at UFC Fight Night 191 where he overcame early adversity to knock out Luigi Vendramini. Paddy Pimblett is not the main event tonight, but it certainly feels that way.

Pimblett returns to the cage tonight but his outspoken views appear to have landed him in trouble with the social media giant.

I’ve got to be a lot smarter on my social media, because as you know, I’ve had two accounts took off me now, and the second account had 120,000 followers." But as he prepares to take on Jordan Leavitt at The O2 tonight, his account has been locked. "The hypocritical nature of Instagram and Facebook is just disgusting, and what they get away with.

Drake has dropped a mega bet on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann for UFC London this evening.

Paddy takes on Jordan Leavitt as his quest to climb the lightweight rankings continues. Brits will hope that Israel managed to break the infamous “Drake Curse” for good, as the Canadian has slapped a huge £1.9 million on both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to win at UFC London. Drake has placed a gigantic £1.9 million bet on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann ahead of their bouts on tonight’s highly anticipated UFC London card.

Superstar recording artist Drake has revealed that he's placed a bet of $2.3million (£1.9million) on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to both win thei.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. I don’t give a s*** what the schedule is. “We’re coming back here this year. Superstar recording artist Drake has revealed that he’s placed a bet of $2.3million (£1.9million) on Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to both win their fights at UFC London tonight.

Drake previously won a payout of over $1million when UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya defeated Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276 to ...

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Pimblett takes on Jordan Leavitt in London tonight looking to register his third successive victory in the UFC and second on home soil.

Better start to the round from Silva who looks much fresher compared to the ened of the second round. Silva is smothering Dalby on the canvas but not landing any significant strikes, with the crowd start to boo the Brazilian for his lack of output. Huge strikes on the fight from Dalby. Silva looks exhausted as he desperately shoots for a takedown. The Brazilian gets a takedown of his own and Dalby is happy to sit in guard. Herbert is landing some good shots and walking the Canadian down, who is starting to look tired as the second round comes to a close. Takedown from Herbert and the London crowd roars in support for him. The round comes to a close and both men raise their arms in the air, but Herbert will likely walk away with the win. A touch of gloves between the pair before the round starts, only for Johnson to be on his back seconds later. Mokaev picks up where he left off in the first round, taking Johnson down and smothering him on the mat. Is Mokaev trying to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for the most amount of takedowns in a UFC fight? More ground and pound from Pearce as the referee looks close to stopping the fight. The Liverpudlian is expected to be given a stern test against Jordan Leavitt when the pair collide in the London octagon.

Check out a pre-fight meetup between rising stars Paddy Pimblett and Sean O'Malley prior to Saturday's UFC London card live on ESPN+ from England.

Pimblett already finished Luigi Vendramini via first-round knockout in his UFC debut last year and has five other similar finishes scattered throughout his 10-year career. Pimblett has already made it known that he doesn’t plan on grappling with Leavitt. Instead, the young English star is looking to come guns blazing and take Leavitt’s head clean off in the very first round. He doesn’t get out of the first. It was cool to see two of the most promising young stars on the UFC roster come together. “The first lad. Pimblett, who faces Jordan Leavitt on the UFC London main card, met up with O’Malley backstage during Friday’s weigh ins.

PADDY PIMBLETT has had his Twitter account suspended hours before he is set to make his way to the Octagon in London.

Pimblett this week explained why he continues to use social media despite his clear resentment of it, saying: “I can’t help it, it’s just one of those things. What you say on the internet you can get punched in the face for, simple as." I’ve got to be a lot smarter on my social media, because as you know, I’ve had two accounts took off me now, and the second account had 120,000 followers." The Liverpudlian is well-known for engaging in heated exchanges with trolls and previously gave out the address of his gym when challenged to a scrap. "The hypocritical nature of Instagram and Facebook is just disgusting, and what they get away with. "Sick of you shutting my Instagram accounts down when all I do is help charities and help people with mental health problems.

Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall; Heavyweight · Jack Hermansson vs. Chris Curtis; Middleweight · Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt; Lightweight · Nikita Krylov vs.

- Muhammed Mokaev vs. - Makwan Amirkhani vs. - Nathaniel Wood vs. - Curtis Blaydes vs. - Paddy Pimblett vs. Leavitt competed one month later, winning a split decision over Trey Ogden.

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett returns to the Octagon this evening at UFC London. He'll take on Jordan Leavitt at the O2 Arena on the card of Blaydes Vs ...

He won performance of the night for his display, and significantly increased his profile. TV coverage of the prelims begins at 6pm BST and the main card is set to start at 8pm. Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett returns to the Octagon this evening at UFC London. He'll take on Jordan Leavitt at the O2 Arena on the card of Blaydes Vs Aspinall.

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett will return to action on Saturday night when he takes on American Jordan Leavitt at lightweight in London.

During the official weigh-ins for Saturday's card at the O2 Arena in London, Pimblett sent a clear message to critics about his infamous eating habits. He is well-known for engaging in heated exchanges with trolls and previously gave out the address of his gym when challenged to a scrap. But I felt strong, I went for the grab. He went for my leg but I was able to defend it. The 27-year-old is no stranger to controversy - and there was drama just hours before the clash with Leavitt even began as he was banned from Twitter. Back in November 2021, Pimblett was suspended from the site indefinitely for “targeted abuse” – and now it has happened again. Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett will return to action on Saturday night when he takes on American Jordan Leavitt at lightweight in London. The Liverpudlian has emerged as arguably the UK's biggest UFC star courtesy of his wins against Luigi Vendramini last year and Rodrigo Vargas in March.

Ahead of UFC London, The Sporting News looks at the fighters who have contributed to Liverpool's status as the UK city to have suffered the least UFC ...

A brutal spinning elbow knockout of Luana Carolina in March sent McCann's already high profile rocketing. As well as McCann, Pimblett, Mokaev and Aspinall are among the fighters whose chances of becoming the second UK champion will draw closer with a win on Saturday. They can identify with me." McCann and Pimblett have known each other for decades and train together at the Next Generation MMA gym in the centre of Liverpool. "Kids look at McGregor and see a big, hard fella with loads of tattoos," Pimblett told the Guardian. "Kids have got long, floppy hair, they haven't got tattoos. As the most high-profile MMA promotion returns to the venue, The Sporting News takes a look at how Pimblett and McCann are extending Liverpool and the UK's fighting reputation.

Twitter had a lot to say following Paddy Pimblett's second round submission win over Jordan Leavitt at UFC London.

Nothing for Jordan to hang his head about.— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) #UFCLondon July 23, 2022 After tripping Leavitt’s arm against his ribs, Pimblett finally forced Leavitt to tap with a deep rear-naked choke. After a few scrambled between the two, Pimblett ended the round on top, much to the delight of the crowd.

Paddy Pimblett rocked the O2 Arena on Saturday night as he beat Jordan Leavitt with a second-round submission to continue his ascent as one of the most ...

"There's a stigma in this world that men can't talk. "It's those walkouts - it's that energy which gets you finishes. "The Baddy", who became the first person to stop Leavitt in the American's career, improved his record to 19-3 after forcing the referee to bring the contest to a halt with a rear-naked choke.

'Paddy the Baddy' overcame some early clinch work to lock up his rear-naked choke on Saturday in London.

Pimblett was again able to take the back, this time trapping one of Leavitt's arms with a body triangle. Instead, it was Pimblett who threatened with multiple submission attempts and ended the round in a dominant position after taking Leavitt's back. Paddy Pimblett has become a fast-rising star in the UFC, with sizable promotional push thrown behind him.

See the top Twitter reactions to Paddy Pimblett's submission win over Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night 208.

Check out the full fight video highlights of Paddy Pimblett submitting and teabagging Jordan Leavitt at UFC London.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt The English crowd erupted, and true to his word, Paddy delivered a Call of Duty style teabag to Leavitt to add insult to injury. The finish came in the second round when Paddy used a funky arm triangle to deliver a knee to the face, and then from there he took the back to realize the submission.

Follow the UFC London live blog for Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt, the featured lightweight bout, Saturday on at the O2 Arena.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt Given the heated build-up this fight has generated, fans could be in for a wild one tonight. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion now looks to follow up on his electric performance from the previous UFC London card this year, and move to 3-0 inside the octagon.

Ahead of UFC London, The Sporting News looks at the fighters who have contributed to Liverpool's status as the UK city to have suffered the least UFC ...

A brutal spinning elbow knockout of Luana Carolina in March sent McCann's already high profile rocketing. As well as McCann, Pimblett, Mokaev and Aspinall are among the fighters whose chances of becoming the second UK champion will draw closer with a win on Saturday. They can identify with me." McCann and Pimblett have known each other for decades and train together at the Next Generation MMA gym in the centre of Liverpool. "Kids look at McGregor and see a big, hard fella with loads of tattoos," Pimblett told the Guardian. "Kids have got long, floppy hair, they haven't got tattoos. As the most high-profile MMA promotion returns to the venue, The Sporting News takes a look at how Pimblett and McCann are extending Liverpool and the UK's fighting reputation.

Paddy Pimblett continues to surge in the octagon with his third win in a fight against Jordan Leavitt at UFC London.

With a squeeze, he picked up his third straight UFC win and set the crowd ablaze with the tea-bag he’d promised for Leavitt, who’d beforehand promised to twerk in victory. The Brit tried an arm triangle as he tried to stay upright, but it wasn’t until he fired his knee that the fight turned in an instant. When Leavitt charged across the ring with short time, Pimblett slapped on a guillotine and used it to take the back and mount, pounding away with punches for a round-stealing argument.

Rapper Drake is not afraid to drop big money on UFC fights and he staked a seven-figure sum on home favourites Pimblett and McCann on Saturday night.

There's a stigma that men can't talk, but if you're a man and you've got a weight on your shoulders, speak to someone, speak to anyone." With just over a minute of the session remaining, McCann landed a right hand before a spinning back-fist had Goldy on the ropes. Two months later, Drake backed Justin Gaethje to beat Charles Oliveira at UFC 274, staking more than $400,000 on the fight, only for Oliveira to submit his rival in the opening round.

Paddy Pimblett had to go through a little adversity, but he came through the way he promised he would.

Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Leavitt never had been finished in his career. It was tight, and before long Leavitt had to tap. But Pimblett landed a kick, then ended the round on top working for a choke of his own. Leavitt dropped downand scooped Pimblett up with a single leg and slammed him to the canvas. That was sh*t. Pardon my French, but I’m better than that,” Pimblett said before delivering a message of hope for an end to the stigma that men, in particular, can’t share their emotions without it being considered a weakness.

Both Brits scored crushing victories in their bouts on the main card of UFC London, sending the sell-out crowd into a delirium. McCann scored a devastating ...

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Pimblett's teammate, Molly McCann emphatically knocked out Hannah Goldy just two fights prior to Pimblett's walkout and 'The Baddy' continued that form. After ...

This fight would be an easy one to make as a main event, they have the back story, have the rivalry and would it would make for an entertaining lead-up. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for regular updates and all the latest fight news. Pimblett was able to lock in a head and arm submission attempt, however, mixed it up and landed a brutal knee, dropping Leavitt. He was able to clinch the Englishman up against the cage, work some big takedowns and nullify Pimblett’s attacks. After an interesting fight week between Pimblett and Leavitt, The Englishman finished Leavitt via rear-naked choke in the second round. Hearing ‘ Heads will roll’, you know that it’s going to be a party atmosphere and that’s exactly what happened when Paddy Pimblett made the Octagon walk at the O2 Arena for the UFC’s return to London. As for Jordan Leavitt‘s walkout song?

The friends and teammates each took home $50000 bonuses for "Performance of the Night" at UFC London.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt The teammates have been on fire as of late, each winning three post-fight bonuses in as many fights. Pimblett, meanwhile, bounced back from a tough first round to submit Jordan Leavitt by rear-naked choke.

Paddy Pimblett was focused on more than just fighting after his victory over Jordan Leavitt during UFC Fight Night at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.

"Listen, if you're a man and you've got weight on your shoulders and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone. Speak to anyone." Paddy Pimblett was focused on more than just fighting after his victory over Jordan Leavitt during UFC Fight Night at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.

The sequel at UFC London may not have lived up to March's original return to the U.K., but the Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann show still came out shining.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt Catch the UFC London post-fight show above. What’s next for the heavyweight division?

To many, Paddy Pimblett was the star heading into Saturday's UFC London against fellow lightweight Jordan Leavitt. Pimblett showed why as he beat Leavitt at ...

Pimblett (19-3) secured the choke, and Leavitt tapped out moments later to a giant reaction from the crowd. He wanted to prove a point and beat Leavitt at his own game. It was a competitive first round as Leavitt applied constant pressure and scored a couple of takedowns.

Rapper Drake will be buying Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann new Rolex watches after cashing his $2 million parlay on the Scousers at UFC London.

The UFC London card wasn’t nearly as good as advertised, but Team Scouser certainly cashed in when it mattered most. Remember, Drake placed a massive $2 million parlay early Saturday for Pimblett and McCann to win their respective fights. This is courtesy of rapper Drake, who spoke with the two English fighters following their main card performances at UFC London.

To many, Paddy Pimblett was the star heading into Saturday's UFC London against fellow lightweight Jordan Leavitt. Pimblett showed why as he beat Leavitt at ...

Pimblett (19-3) secured the choke, and Leavitt tapped out moments later to a giant reaction from the crowd. He wanted to prove a point and beat Leavitt at his own game. It was a competitive first round as Leavitt applied constant pressure and scored a couple of takedowns.

Paddy Pimblett won his UFC 277 fight against Jordan Leavitt at The O2, and then spoke to the crowd his passionate message about men's mental health after a ...

'(The finish) That's something I'm very good at. I was s***, pardon my French. I'm better than that. Speak to anyone.'

Music superstar Drake won big on Saturday thanks to UFC London stars Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett, and he plans to return the favor.

Both were awarded with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. “So we’re swimming in it.” “Rollies for Meatball and the Baddy,” Drake wrote.

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After winning the fight, Pimblett took a moment to open up about the importance of men taking care of their mental health. People would rather … I know I would rather me mate cry on me shoulder than go to his funeral next week. “Speak to anyone.

UFC London took place July 23 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Liverpool star Paddy Pimblett (19-3) took on lightweight up-and-comer Jordan Leavitt (10-2) in ...

Paddy jumps on a guillotine but it’s not even close and Leavitt grabs the back but Pimblett stands up. Not much happening until Leavitt shoots a single and forces Leavitt to the fence. Pimblett traps an arm under a body triangle and Leavitt is in a seriously bad spot. Leavitt keeping the range with a lot of teeps. Leavitt smothering against the fence. Pimblett lands a few shots but nothing huge. Teep from Leavitt. Pimblett goes for a head kick, Leavitt shoots, scramble ends up with Pimblett on top. Jordan still holding the clinch though and he’s got Paddy against the fence. Pimblett is finally able to break free but Leavitt charges him down. Back body lock against the fence and then a mat return. Pimblett immediately gets up though and we’re back to a clinch against the fence. Paddy holding on but Jordan seems fine.

Liverpool lightweight Paddy Pimblett revealed he learned a friend had taken his own life ahead of his latest Ultimate Fighting Championship outing on ...

“But, there is a stigma in this world that men can’t talk. Pimblett went on to urge men not to suffer in silence in a heartfelt interview after his victory over American Jordan Leavitt at London’s O2 Arena. Pimblett said in his post-fight interview: “I woke up on Friday morning at 4am to a message that one of my friends back home had killed himself.

Pimblett and McCann both picked up victories at the second instalment of UFC London last night, with rapper Drake having placed a £1.9 million bet on the ...

"But I also woke up to a message at 4am on Friday that one of my friends from home had killed themselves so Ricky, that's for you. Pimblett later added: "Molly sent him a video right after it on Instagram and he said he was going to give us both a Rolex so we are swimming it." The 27-year-old got his victory and made an emotional post-fight tribute during his interview with UFC legend Michael Bisping. The teammates were seen backstage together after the fight, with McCann posting a video on However he finally correctly predicted the winner of a fight last month having placed a bet on champion Israel Adesanya who brushed aside the challenge of Jarod Cannonier. His first bet this year came in March when he backed Jorge Masvidal to beat Colby Covington with $275,000 but 'Gamebred' was comfortably outpointed by his bitter rival.

“I know for a fact now I'll be fighting on pay-per-views with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and [Daniel Cormier] commentating,” said Pimblett after he again brought the ...

Both of them paid tribute to their fallen friend and ended the presser thanking the media. ... People in the position where I’m in, people who have got a bit of a following, they should help people ... whether it’s Joe on the street or your mate. He made headlines by mooning reporters at the official weigh-ins for the event, telling off fans who fat-shamed him over his eating habits. He said he won’t do a stadium in the U.K., but the Baddy’s come along, so he will.” Pimblett subsequently signed a new UFC deal. “It’s too small.”

Pimblett ballooned to 205lb after his previous UFC appearance but made a drastic 50lb weight cut prior to his victory over Jordan Leavitt at UFC London last ...

After his last victory against Kazula Vargas, Pimblett tipped the scales at around 200lb during a video after going on a junk food binge. After his victory over Leavitt, Pimblett kept to his tradition and ordered in a kebab which he was seen eating during the post-fight press conference. Pimblett made a return to UFC action last night picking up his third professional victory over Jordan Leavitt with a second round submission.

The Liverpudlian was in tears as he left the octagon and he later opened up to BT Sport presenter Adam Catterall in an emotional interview backstage. "I just ...

"If I'm being honest, if I had the bottle I probably wouldn't be here now. "I had to focus on my fight, I had stuff to block it out. If you can go and talk to your mates and say 'lad, this is affecting me', you're stronger than anyone. "You are not weak, you are stronger than anyone. Why am I even doing this?' They've been sitting with his mum and they're mentally burned out more than I am.

An emotional Pimblett tried to urge men to remove the stigma attached with talking about mental health.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt “Like I said in the cage, I would much rather my friend come to me and speak to me and cry on my shoulder, than me have to cry while I’m carrying his coffin a week later. So, please, let’s get rid of this stigma, and men start talking.” “There’s a stigma in this world that men can’t talk. Paddy Pimblett secured a huge win at UFC London, submitting Jordan Leavitt in the second round. So, Ricky, lad, that’s for you,” Pimblett said on his post-fight interview.