6-rankedNikitaKrylovand No. Katlyn Chookagian4. Jonathan Pearce *NR, 1. February 24, 2023 (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Drew Dober thinks that there's a lot of UFC fans that would love to see him crack Paddy Pimblett with a few punches. Jack Shore +115. SAN DIEGO - Paddy Pimblett had a different scorecard for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski than most. His brother, Jake, has also been accused of using steroids during his boxing career. Pedro Munhoz -110. 51 following. Dominick Reyes14. Im getting surgery on the 7th of March. While Pimblett predicated that Volkanovski would seriously challenge Makhachev, he did score three rounds in favor of the champion. Ricky Simon +111. Amanda Ribas10. Gordon held Pimblett against the cage for the majority of the round, but he landed barely any strikes of substance. But because Makhachev was compromised late, Pimblett thought Volkanovski won that round big, scoring the fight as a draw. Paul doesnt have any mixed martial arts experience but has appeared in the boxing and wrestling rings in recent years. Irene Aldana5. - A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Paddy Pimblett snubbed, Darren Till tumbles out of Top 10 in latest UFC rankings update. The 26-year-old from Liverpool, England arrived in . Brian Ortega4. Gordon dropped to 19-6 overall and has alternated wins and losses in his last four fights. Jon Jones has been spending a lot of his training camp in the pool, which suggests "Bones" is dealing with injuries ahead of UFC 285, according to a former opponent. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Pimblett, but some judges awarded each fighter different rounds. Paddy Pimblett and Bryce Mitchell are among the several potential breakout fighters on this weekend's card. What separates us from other web sites that formulate rankings? Sig. Pimblett has also attracted the attention of Paul, who recently joined forces with the UFC to make his Prime Hydration the official sports drink of the promotion. Boxing; Editorials; We working on some big things this year. Previous Fight . Amanda Lemos10. Despite this, Pimblett has no problem fighting him, although he believes he could be using performance enhancers. Dober shared a post indicating hed already agreed to the matchup and was waiting for Pimblett to do the same. Pimblett improved to 20-3 as a professional and 4-0 in the UFC with three stoppages. Viviane Araujo8. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Champions. Please logout and login again. Note: (+/- = movement in rankings, T = tie, *NR = Not previously ranked). Im a black belt in BJJ & former Cage Warriors FW champ. Blagoy Ivanov -1, 1. Alexander Volkanovski2. Ciryl Gane2. Derek Brunson6. Michel Pereira15. 2.5m Followers, 51 Following, 446 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Paddy THE BADDY Pimblett (@theufcbaddy) theufcbaddy. Alexander Volkov9. 205ers who made a big splash at heavyweight, Why there are reasons for concern before Jones' return, Shevchenko compares Blanchfield to barking puppy. 'The Baddy' remains outside of the UFC rankings, but will likely aim to enter the top 15 next year given his reputation and momentum in the organization. L-Paddy Pimblett (DEC) W-Leonardo Santos (DEC) L-Grant Dawson (SUB) 26: Joe Solecki: 12-3: 4-1: W-Alex da Silva (DEC) L-Jared Gordon (DEC) W-Jim Miller (DEC) Benoit St. Denis 02/18/2023: 27: . About Me. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. He most recently defeated Jared Gordon at UFC 282, albeit by a controversial unanimous decision. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings. So its going to be like keyhole surgery. Petr Yan +13. https://t.co/6v6Y5PAPkZ, Drew Dober (@DrewDober) February 15, 2023, Its going around Drew Dober said yeah to fight me on May 6, Pimblett said. Unsurprisingly, 'The Maverick' has repeatedly stated his desire to face Paddy Pimblett in the boxing ring or make his MMA debut against 'The Baddy' in the octagon. Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) was able to drop Makhachev in Round 5 and closed out the fight raining ground and pound in top position. Heres how UFC compiles its official rankings: Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. Hes nearing a potential spot in the rankings if he can put together a few more wins. A potential bout would, of course, earn Topuria lots of followers and good money, but a win for Pimblett would further increase his chances of becoming a ranked UFC fighter. Alex Conrad from News.com.au. Islam Makhachev3. Charles Oliveira2. The UFC's new unstoppable beast. Jessica Andrade8. Both Vendramini and Vargas have both been cut from the UFC since losing to Pimblett. Pimblett (18-3) had a rough start on Saturday night, absorbing an early knockdown . He hopes to return by the end of the year and is open to running things back with Gordon. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. Michelle Waterson12. Ketlen Vieira12. Be the first one to comment on this story. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. Derrick Lewis8. Athlete. You saw me and wanted to greet me because you shit your pants and you should thank my team because of it wasnt for them separating me, I would have taken your head off. Tai Tuivasa6. When asked about the one UFC fighter he wants to fight, Paul didnt hesitate to point to Pimblett. - I havent had surgery yet, Pimblett told MMA Junkie. I couldnt get booked in to the surgery until after I got back from here (in California), so as soon as I get home, I land on (March) 6th and get surgery on the 7th. Miesha Tate11. You can expect these rankings to change around this time next week, particularly in the middleweight division, following the UFC Vegas 66: Cannonier vs. Strickland mixed martial arts (MMA) event scheduled for this Sat. Paddy Pimblett's UFC 282 victory against Jared Gordon was a huge talking point this week, with many feeling that the Englishman didn't deserve to beat the American last weekend. Song Yadong +19. Alexa Grasso6. For much more on that upcoming fight card click here. Maycee Barber13. Sign up for the Pimblett has a tendency to keep his chin high and Gordon made him pay for it early and often. Magomed Ankalaev +14. Acc. 11-ranked Middleweight contenderAndre MunizbattlesBrendan Allenin a clash of Contender Seriessignees. Paddy Pimblett, a rising star in the UFC's lightweight division, has caught the attention of American fight fans with his undefeated streak in the organization. McCann lost her bout in Madison Square Garden against Erin Blanchfield. Francis Ngannou6. Pimblett landed slightly more significant and total strikes in what was a toss-up. But Islam won three rounds with control and stuff. LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Paddy Pimblett of England and Molly McCann of England celebrate his submission victory over Kazula Vargas of Mexico in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight. Jiri Prochazka2. Jalin Turner11. So, how do we compile our rankings? He credits Makhachev for not taking too much damage after he was dropped. The strike count was low on both ends, but Pimblett landed a handful of solid elbows and knees with his back to the fence. Tony Ferguson, Note: Inactive Conor McGregor removed from lightweight rankings, 1. Ilia Topuria +510. For the first time tonight we go to the judges - drop them scorecards #UFC282 pic.twitter.com/C1PUm1VBKT. Ilia Topuria, a fighter who has mentioned Paddy Pimblett on a few occasions and seemingly isn't fond of the Scouser, is currently ranked 28th by the MMA rankings website. Stephen Thompson7. Brandon Royval5. . Brandon Moreno *Interim Champion2. the official sports drink of the promotion. Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett. Paul Craig10. Dustin Poirier12. ith his electric UFC debut, Liverpool-born Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett has shown himself to be a promising UFC contender capable of ranking alongside or even . I think it was a little bit of wear and tear on it already (before the fight with Gordon). Casey ONeill12. Nassourdine Imavov +113. While 'The Baddy' is yet to earn a. 'The Baddy' faced his toughest test in the UFC when taking on Jared Gordon in his most recent bout, but made light-work of Luigi Vendramini and Rodrigo Vargas during his first four fights. But in MMA, my hero would be Big Nog. Luana Pinheiro14. Anthony Smith7. Went 9-0 as an amateur, holding the best ammy title around at the time, Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Considering Paul's energy . Curtis Blaydes5. And while he defeated Erosa handily in probably the best performance. Michael Chandler6. Tim Elliott11. Makachev went into guard, pulled him in and knew he couldnt really take much damage. night (Dec. 17, 2022) on ESPN+ from inside the promotions APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Khalil Rountree, 1. Aljamain Sterling10. 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I personally thought it was a draw, because that last round Makhachev was hanging on for dear life., Eugene Bareman: Alexander Volkanovski got 'cocky' on the ground with Islam MakhachevAlexander Volkanovski suggests Islam Makhachev rematch in Abu Dhabi: 'My turn to get booed'Craig Jones: Alexander Volkanovski did more damage than Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, rematch favors him. Josiane Nunes. Paddy Pimblett admits . Holly Holm4. I warned you! Pimblett has surged as arguably one of the UFC's most promising young . 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? Be the first one to comment on this story. Julianna Pena2. The beauty of Pimblett's brand is how he deeply divides fans. Elsewhere on the chart, Paddy Pimblett failed to crack the lightweight Top 15 despite his fourth straight win under the UFC banner. Marina Rodriguez6. British MMA fighter Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett (16-3) has signed for the UFC from Cage Warriors, and has already set his sights on a takeover of the organisation. The victory put the entire lightweight division . Saturday's UFC card saw Pimblett (17-3) obliterate Luigi Vendramini, viciously knocking him out with 35 seconds remaining in the opening round. Grant Dawson *NR15. If Volkanovski would have postured up and started striking where he got his head caught thats where Makhachevs smart, Pimblett said. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-news-paddy-pimblett-return-timeline-update-surgery-coming, All Baddy Everything pre-workout supplement, Paddy Pimblett admits Joe Rogan, Nate Diaz criticism bothered him after Jared Gordon win, is 'game' for rematch, Jamie Mullarkey goes big with Paddy Pimblett callout after UFC 284 win, Video: UFC standout Paddy Pimblett spars internet troll, andit goes exactly how you'd expect, UFC 282 'Fight Motion': Watch the controversial Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon highlights in super slow motion, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In UFC Vegas 70s co-main event, No. Shamil Abdurakhimov +115. - I thought it was a draw, Pimblett told MMA Junkie. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The fact that Pimblett, 28, has no plans to compete in the near future made him all the more bewildered when rumors recently surfaced on social media about a potential bout with Drew Dober at UFC 288 on May 6. Paddy Pimblett's next fight and where UFC London protagonists should turn next. Pimblett is now 2-0 in the UFC, and it feels as though he might be someone the promotion would be willing to throw its marketing might behind. 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A former world champion from the Cage Warriors promotion, Paddy Pimblett has stamped his mark on the UFC lightweight division with back-to-back finishes. Jeffrey Molina14. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Matt Schnell8. Leon Edwards4. Jairzinho Rozenstruik10. Despite being nearly three months removed from his most recent bout, a controversial unanimous decision over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has yet to undergo surgery on an ankle injury suffered in the bout. Valentina Shevchenko3. Kamaru Usman5. Jessica Andrade7. Volkanovski gave Makhachev the toughest test of his career but ultimately fell short in a fight he thought he won. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Stipe Miocic3. Yan Xiaonan, 1. Amanda Ribas, 1. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Pro record 20-3 BJJ Black belt and will be CW LW&FW Champion. Paddy Pimblett is now the co-main event of UFC 282 but says fans were coming to watch him anyway.. Pimblett, who meets Jared Gordon at the Dec. 10 pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was elevated to co-headline after the light heavyweight title rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira was scrapped. Paddy Pimblett is now 4-0 on his UFC run. Carla Esparza2. Robert Whittaker3. Macy Chiasson9. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC There were two stats that grabbed the eye ahead of the matchup between Derek. Your login session has expired. There doesnt seem to be legit bad blood between the two of them, but that could change if a fight comes to fruition. Deiveson Figueiredo13. Oops. It's currently unknown when or who Paddy Pimblett will fight in his next UFC outing. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt Pimblett has established himself as one of UFC's most reliable talkers in just two Octagon appearances. Paddy Pimblett is now 4-0 on his UFC run. Colby Covington3. Cory Sandhagen6. Paddy Pimblett has fought just three UFC veterans thus far into his career: Cameron Else, Nad Narimani and Julian Erosa. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his lightweight title by edging out . After a close decision victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Pimblett is just a few wins away from securing a ranking slot and cementing his status as one of the UFC's most . Talia Santos3. Jingliang Li, 1. Filled out the Echo Arena (now known as theM&S Bank Arena)on my own and won a world title in there, If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles:BJJ black belt, Favorite grappling technique:Flying Triangle. Michael Chiesa14. Julianna Pena5. Rafael Fiziev7. Andre Muniz12. I have sporting heroes such as Roger Federer, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Ayrton Senna, Michael Jordan and Mane Garrincha. at CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Aleksandar Rakic6. Lina Lansberg13. Facebook; Twitter . SAN DIEGO Paddy Pimblett had a different scorecard for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski than most. Def. Gordon repeatedly uncorked hard left hooks that found Pimblett's iron chin like a magnet. Pimblett is not ruling out or committing to any particular name for his next fight but said its far too soon to have any serious discussions. Please logout and login again. Norma Dumont14. Sean OMalley2. Serghei Spivac13. Matheus Nicolau7. Pimblett Snubbed, Till Tumbles, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Jake Paul Vs Tommy Fury PPV Buys Off The Charts, Bad Blood! Pimblett edged out a tough decision win against experienced Octagon veteran Jared Gordon in the co-main event of UFC 282 on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paddy Pimblett Kazula Vargas . Amanda Lemos4. That was all the way back in December of 2022, but the . Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently updated its official rankings in the wake of the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which took place last Sat. MMA ranking website, rankingmma.com, has ranked Pimblett as the 38th best lightweight within the UFC after his wins against Luigi Vendarmini, Rodrigo Vargas, and Leavitt. Paddy Reacts To First UFC Win. Pauls last boxing fight came against boxing Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather in June 2021. Jack Hermansson10. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Karol Rosa10. #UFC282 Official Scorecard: Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon All Tonights Scorecards : https://t.co/ZOw63NkfWN pic.twitter.com/xS4LbE648K. Vicente Luque10. What ranks and titles have you held? Umar Nurmagomedov +112. Pimblett had his moments in Round 1 but generally appeared to land the less impactful strikes, despite two judges scoring Round 1 in Pimblett's favor. SAN DIEGO Paddy Pimblett is nowhere close to prepared to accept his next UFC fight. Pimblett has never been afraid of a fight during his four-fight stint in the UFC. Order UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev "I felt . Age: 28. . What was your job before you started fighting? Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. Jennifer Maia9. 446 posts. Volkan Oezdemir11. Rafael dos Anjos -19. Paddy Pimblett picked up a dramatic win in his Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 36. Charles Johnson Vs. Cody Durden Booked For UFC Fight Night On April 29, Rockhold-Perry, Alvarez-Mendes Added To BKFC 41. - Nikita Krylov9. Its mad. UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has pivoted from his flattery of Logan Paul's fight callouts to a feeling of annoyance. The Best 30 Under 30 | The Honorable Mentions, How To Watch UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev. Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett is a British professional mixed martial artist in the UFC lightweight division. David Dvorak9. So hats off to Makhachev, because its a smart performance, and he did win three rounds to two.. Renato Moicano14. 15 at middleweight after the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Dec. 10 at T-Mobile . Gilbert Burns6. Paddy Pimblett Luigi Vendramini 1 0 47 25 0 1 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till Sep. 04, 2021 KO/TKO . However, this is not the case as 'The Baddy' is still currently unranked within the UFC. Despite being nearly three months removed from his most recent bout, a controversial unanimous decision over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has yet to undergo surgery on an ankle injury suffered in the bout.. The 34-year-old is coming off a. Ciryl Gane predicts the best version of Jon Jones anyone has ever seen at UFC 285 and he wants it that way when he wins. Take a look at what the latest rankings field looks like courtesy of UFC.com. Watch Jared Gordon speak about the UFC 282 bout here: Paddy Pimblett hasn't had the toughest intro to the UFC's lightweight division, facing only non-ranked fighters in the organization. Partly because opponent Jared Gordon was unranked heading into their 155-pound affair but mostly because of the wonky scorecards that may have screwed Flash. In addition, the free falling Darren Till tumbled to No. Avg. First UFC Fight. Paddy Pimblett made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till back in September 2021. Darren Tills days on the UFC roster may very well be numbered. Ill be in a boot for a few weeks, but then Im just looking forward to the back end of the year, and Ill be able to fight, I think, back fighting at the end of the year. Knockdown Avg. I started training when I was 15 and fell in love with it, but really, I was born to do this - its my calling / destiny. Movsar Evloev11. Paddy Pimblett may have recorded an impressive victory against Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night in London, but the Saturday face-off was an emotional one for the UFC fighter in more ways. Just think about these matchups based on the UFC's own rankings for lightweights currently sitting outside the top 10 Pimblett vs. Mateusz Gamrot, Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan, Pimblett vs . Su Mudaerji12. He earned a first-round TKO finish against Luigi Vendramini and reportedly made $94,000 for. Merab Dvalishvili -14. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his lightweight title by edging out featherweight champ Volkanovski at UFC 284 earlier in February. Calvin Kattar8. Yair Rodriguez3. 10:25 am ET. With just three UFC fights under his belt and still sitting outside the Top 15 lightweight rankings, the fact is undeniable: Pimblett is a star. 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