News about Paddy Pimblett

Former Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed why UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett was removed from Vicarage Road in Liverpool's thrashing of the Hornets in 2021. It was the 2021-22 Premier League season and the Reds were embroiled in a tense title battle with Manchester City, while Watford were fighting to avoid relegation. Liverpool ran out comfortable 5-0 winners, with Foster in goal for the hosts that day, and well-renowned Liverpool fan Pimblett was in attendance. However, before half-time, the fighter was kicked out by stewards and took to Instagram to voice his displeasure at being removed. Three years later, speaking on his podcast, The Fozcast, the retired keeper has shared how by getting Pimblett tickets to the game sparked the controversy.

'The Baddy' forced Green to submit in the first round of their Manchester clash and the crowd chanted his name as he earned a £150,000 bonus and surged into the top 15 of the lightweight class. Pimblett had a remarkable body transformation in the build-up to the fight, posting pictures of himself looking shredded as fans praised his 'sheer willpower'. Yet it would seem all that work is undone.

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McCann has been training with her good friend and fellow UFC star Paddy Pimblett ahead of the event on Sunday night in Manchester. She is set to return to the octagon for the first time since February when she beat Diana Belbita by submission, and is the heavy favourite to log her second victory in as many fights at the event. After signing for the UFC in 2018, she debuted against Gillian Robertson on five weeks notice, losing by technical submission before going on a run of three wins as she found her feet in the promotion.

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been honoured with a mural in his hometown ahead of UFC 304 - but he's not completely happy with it! Aspinall will return to the Octagon for the first time in 2024 to face the only man to beat him in the UFC when he takes on Curtis Blaydes on Saturday night in Manchester. Blaydes won their first first in July 2022 when Aspinall suffered a serious knee injury in the first round, but he will get a chance to exact revenge almost two years to the day since that loss.

UFC returns to the UK this Saturday as homegrown fighters Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards feature in the two Co-Main events on the night. Despite the event featuring two Englishmen, the events start time has left UK fans bewildered as it appears the timings have been tailored for the US audience. Leon 'Rocky' Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title against former rival Belal Muhammad after the pair met in 2021. However the bout was ruled a no-contest after Edwards committed an accidental eye poke.

Fans have taken to social media after Paddy Pimblett once again completed an stunning transformation ahead of his return to the Octagon. Pimblett is set to return to competition for the first time in 2024 next weekend when he takes on perennial lightweight stalwart Bobby 'King' Green on the main card of UFC 304. The former Cage Warriors champion last fought in December, securing the biggest win of his career by defeating Tony Ferguson via a lopsided decision in Las Vegas.

Since making his debut at the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2021, where he burst onto the scene with a knockout of Luigi Pemndrami, Paddy Pimblett has taken the world of mixed martial arts by storm. Since that barnstorming debut in Las Vegas nearly three years ago, Paddy 'The Baddy', 29, has enjoyed a meteoric rise to stardom. However, it is outside the octagon where Paddy has arguably made an even bigger impact, as the Liverpool native's post-fight eating exploits have become the stuff of legend.

UFC star Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrated England's heartbreaking 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final, screaming 'f***ing get in' to a group of crestfallen supporters in a British pub. The Three Lions fell short of European Championship glory during Sunday's showpiece in Berlin, with Spanish substitute Mikel Oyarzabal netting the winner in the 86th minute to extend England's painful 58-year wait for a major trophy. Cole Palmer inspired hope for the English in the 73rd minute with a superb equaliser from outside the box, cancelling out Nico Williams' opening goal shortly after half time, before Spain struck late to claim the trophy.

Leon Edwards ' fight against Belal Muhammad will headline UFC 304, set to take place at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester on July 27. Edwards, who is seeking to defend to his welterweight title for a second time, will put his belt on the line against the fighter who has not tasted defeat in his last 10 bouts. Elsewhere, interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will be taking on Curtis Blaydes, in a rematch from two years ago in which the British fighter sustained a knee injury.

Ilia Topuria fired up his feud with Paddy Pimblett by blaming the Brit's last appearance as 'embarrassing' and 'like a beginner.' Topuria and Pimblett, who were involved in a spat at the London jubilet in 2022, a confrontation in which the 'Baddy' threw a bottle of hand sanitizer at him, have regularly traded jibes. Topuria also mentioned Pimblett in defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 ahead of his featherweight championship shot on February 17.

Paddy Pimblett, the UFC's top fighter, has ranked the fighters he dislikes the most in the sport. Pimblett's outspoken nature and celebrity amongst fans have made the former Cage Warriors featherweight champion a divisive figure among several of his fellow fighters. Pimblett has fired back at those who have been sniping at him on social media with possibly the biggest victory of his career over former interim UFC champion Tony Ferguson, who won UFC 296 last month.

Paddy Pimblett would not crack the top 15' at lightweight, according to Paul Felder. The Baddy's remain undefeated in the company, with Tony Ferguson put into jeopardy at UFC 296 in Las Vegas last month. Ferguson has now lost seven in a row and appears to be a shadow of his former self, although Pimblett dominated the veteran and nearly secured a finish in the first round, only to flag having expended the bulk of his energy in the last round. Felder denies that the 29-year-old Liverpool man is of the top-notch, although admitting that he might well beat any of those ranked opponents on his day.

Following the unanimous decision victory at UFC 296, Pimblett won his first match to date, but he didn't appear to spend no time piling on the pounds. In fact, the 29-year-old has made no secret of his desire to tuck into the calories after his wars, and has previously stated that he'rather be fat and happy.' He is known for indulging in all manner of treats after bouts, having gone through boot camps and weight cuts during his rigorous preparations. Pimblett revealed he had tucked into cheesecakes, doughnuts, ice cream, and Easter eggs after defeating Kazula Vargas in the first round of their showdown in 2022.

Colby Covington of the United States claims that Paddy Pimblett is only relevant because he has a 'bowl cut and an accent.' Pimblett, 28, is 5-0 since signing with the UFC in 2021. In a unanimous decision over Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, the Scouse sensation won his first match in his career. In all three judges' score cards, he demonstrated his grappling prowess through 15 minutes to score 30-27.

Logan Paul would never be allowed to walk again if they ever came inside the cage, according to Paddy Pimblett, a UFC legend. In a unanimous decision over Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, the British sensation won his biggest match in his career. In both three judges' scores, Pimblett demonstrated his grappling prowess by 15 minutes to score 30-27.

After losing to British lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 on Saturday night, Tony Ferguson has released a statement on Instagram. The 39-year-old came back to combat after losing his previous six fights and being comfortably defeated by Pimblett, who came close to finishing the American in the first round before cruising to a unanimous victory. Dana White, the UFC president, revealed in his post-fight press conference that he'd like to see Tony retire' after losing his seventh consecutive defeat.

Pimblett continued his impressive UFC run by beating Tony Ferguson in the early hours of Sunday morning, defying the American in the pair's lightweight match. The Liverpudlian has been lauded for his words describing his opponent, branding him a "legend" as he prepares for his next match, possibly in Manchester. However, Pimblett's latest appearance was the main take away from the game.

In all three judges' score cards, Pimblett displayed his grappling prowess for 15 minutes to finish 30-27. Both men were combining combinations on their feet as the fight began. Pimblett led Ferguson to a halt in the first round after a knockdown and swarms of people. Pimblett used a late retirement by Ferguson to control the majority of the round from above in the second round.

As Leon Edwards defends his Welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, stay tuned to Mail Sport's live blog for round-by-round coverage.

At the press conference before UFC 296, Paddy Pimblett reacted angrily to Colby Covington's remarks about Leon Edwards' father. On Saturday night, the number two ranked Covington takes on reigning champion Edwards for the UFC Welterweight crown in Las Vegas. Pimblett is also fighting on a stacked deck against veteran fighter Tony Ferguson after a lenghty hiatus from the octagon.

In a recent interview, Paddy Pimblett revealed that he most wants to fight in a new interview ahead of his big fight in UFC 296 - and who he'll work with to win it. This weekend, the Scouse fighter will face American Tony Ferguson at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, breaking his record by 20-3 going into the match. However, the 28-year-old Liverpool man will also be able to team up with a common name to take down one of his most popular opponents.

WILL GRIFFEE IN LAS VEGAS: If Tony Ferguson claims he'd wear his trademark sunglasses in the cage if he was allowed, you'd believe him. The eccentric American is one of the most interesting people in the UFC, but he has his back firmly against the wall ahead of Saturday's match against Paddy Pimblett. Is he a unique combat sports genius?Or is he mad as a box of frogs? It's dependent on whom you ask. However, there is also agreement that Ferguson is an MMA legend and a potential Hall of Famer.

Both Covington and Ferguson were on hand to promote Saturday's pay-per-view, in which both are scheduled to combat British opposition. Ferguson will face Paddy Pimblett, a native of Merseyside, while Covington faces champion Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap. Ferguson started speaking profanity as he complimented Covington's ostensibly patriotic status as a "more American." Covington jabbing at Ferguson's six-fight losing streak and belittling their respective weight classes were among the minute-long back and forth. Ferguson told Covington, "Get Trump's s**k out of your mouth," before expressing their mutual respect for each other. 'Alright Colby, let's f*****g do this s***,' Ferguson said. 'F***, America motherf*****s,'