Paddy Pimblett returns to action at the next UFC London on July 23. This is the second card held at the O2 Arena since early 2022, and much of that has to do with the excitement and interest Pimblett has generated. out.
Pimblett’s final fight is a first round by Rodrigo Vargas. This time he faces Jordan Leavitt and ‘The Baddy’ is promising a knockout in addition to all-round entertainment. In a new promotional video released by UFC Europe, Pimblett said:
“You can expect the same thing as always from me. I’m the most interesting fighter on the card. I come to fight, I show it to everyone, everyone knows it. Even though we are. fighting, whether it’s the entrance, people come to this show to see me, to see your show for real. It’s as simple as that. I’ll pass the show easily this time. Last time was real. special but this time will be iconic. It will be the next level s***.”
Paddy Pimblett is 18-3 (2-0 UFC) and has a four-fight winning streak, all in the finish line. Jordan Leavitt is 10-1 (3-1 UFC) and on a two win. Six of Leavitt’s wins have come through submission, so Pimblett will have to watch out on the ground, that could be why the Liverpool-born player is focusing on a knockout win this time around.
Paddy Pimblett has signed a new contract with the UFC and is now making “big money”
A real question is whether Paddy Pimblett will fight at the second UFC London of the year. When the card was full, Pimblett declined to commit and implied that resolving the matter was up to his management and the UFC.
Many doubted what had to be settled was a new contract, as Pimblett revealed he only made $12,000 to show and $12,000 to win his last match. Sure, he also made $50,000 in prize money for the performance, but for a film that captures the market like Paddy’s ‘The Baddy’, that’s still not enough money.
Fortunately, Paddy Pimblett became a late addition to the UFC London roster. Not coincidentally, his manager Graham Boylan revealed shortly afterwards that Pimblett had received a new UFC contract with a substantial raise. He told Mirror Fighting:
“People come to the UFC on a standard contract. It makes no difference what you do, you have to go and prove yourself. I can clearly tell you that now the contract is up, gone – now he is making a big buck. It is so, but I’m just happy for him.”
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So now people get what they want. The UFC put its next potential superstar on the big show in London, UK fans can cheer on their man Paddy Pimblett, and Pimblett now earns enough per fight to accept more challenges move forward.
