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sports26 days ago•1 min saved

Pimblett vs Saint Denis booked for UFC 329 showdown

Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis are officially booked to fight at UFC 329 during International Fight Week. Pimblett, coming off an interim title loss to Justin Gaethje, previously ran off seven straight wins, while Saint Denis has won four straight and just defeated Dan Hooker to re-enter the lightweight top five. The clash could influence the division’s title picture, with the winner potentially moving toward a title shot or facing other top contenders.

via MMA Mania|

#benoit-saint-denis #lightweight #mma

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Ronda Rousey stirs chatter with Paddy Pimblett jab during Kayla Harrison roast

Ronda Rousey used a New York press conference ahead of her May 16 comeback to roast Kayla Harrison, calling her “irrelevant” and questioning why Harrison’s co‑main event featured alongside a men’s interim title fight with Paddy Pimblett; she also praised Pimblett and appeared to backtrack on the jab afterward.

via Bloody Elbow|

#kayla-harrison #paddy-pimblett #press-conference

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Pimblett's 86kg Post-Fight Boost: Feasting After UFC 324 Without Blowing Up

Paddy Pimblett, coming off a unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, says he weighed about 86 kg (190 lb) after returning to Liverpool and enjoying a post‑fight food tour. He’s been eating well but not ballooning as much as in past camps, typically having one large meal plus a late snack, and he’s awaiting his next UFC assignment.

via MMA Fighting|

#justin-gaethje #paddy-pimblett #post-fight-diet

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Pimblett Returns to Training After Eye-Poke, Targets Summer UFC Return

Paddy Pimblett has returned to contact training just over a week after UFC 324's interim lightweight title bout with Justin Gaethje, saying there are no major injuries but a suspected scratched cornea from eye-pokes; he posted training updates and aims to return in the summer, with Benoit Saint-Denis suggested as a potential next opponent.

via Bloody Elbow|

#eye-poke #mma #paddy-pimblett

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Pimblett jokes about making Gaethje's face look different after UFC 324 loss

Paddy Pimblett says he’ll be back in the summer after a unanimous-decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in a largely striking affair, noting Gaethje’s performance while suffering visible bruising and eye pokes; Pimblett says he’s fine overall aside from a possible scratched cornea and remains eager for a rematch in the future.

via MMA Fighting|

#eye-pokes #justin-gaethje #mma

mma3 months ago•2 min saved

Pimblett fuels feud, branding Hooker a quitter after UFC 325 KO

Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s loss to Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 325 and publicly labeled Hooker a quitter, reigniting their ongoing feud. Hooker, aiming to rebound down the rankings, teased a rematch with Michael Chandler after the defeat as the pair’s rivalry persists.

via Bloody Elbow|

#benoit-saint-denis #dan-hooker #mma

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Ruffy's UFC 325 KO nets $100k and taunts McGregor, Pimblett

Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 to earn a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, dedicating the win to his late brother. He used the moment to call out Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, while the piece notes McGregor's comeback hopes, Pimblett's recent results, and Pimblett's mental-health message after the fight.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #mauricio-ruffy #paddy-pimblett

mma3 months ago•1 min saved

Pimblett cheers Hooker’s loss, eyes Saint Denis clash

Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s defeat to Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 325 in Sydney, after a heated pre-fight feud that included barbs on Hooker’s mother. Saint Denis won by KO in the second round, and Pimblett, who recently lost to Justin Gaethje, said he’d be keen on a Saint Denis matchup and would finish him, while Hooker and Pimblett’s war of words lingered. Saint Denis has floated top-contender names, but Pimblett’s focus is on a potential clash with him rather than settling scores with Hooker.

via MMA Fighting|

#benoit-saint-denis #dan-hooker #mma

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Pimblett speaks out after brutal UFC 324 clash and hospitalization

Paddy Pimblett posted his first remarks since UFC 324, thanking fans and congratulating Justin Gaethje after a brutal five‑round war that left him hospitalized. His wife Laura shared photos highlighting his severe facial injuries, while the event drew record Paramount+ viewership (about 7.18 million households).

via Bloody Elbow|

#hospitalization #injuries #justin-gaethje

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Pimblett concedes loss to Gaethje, vows return for undisputed title

After a brutal five-round loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett posted that there are no excuses and congratulated Gaethje, noting he’s fine after a postfight hospital visit and vowing to return to pursue the undisputed lightweight title.

via MMA Fighting|

#justin-gaethje #mma #paddy-pimblett

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Pimblett’s UFC 324 setback could unlock a McGregor blockbuster showdown

Paddy Pimblett's five‑round interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 could still spark a historic showdown with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House event, a bout that would be huge for the sport's profile and business and could keep Pimblett on a path toward a title shot, while McGregor eyes a high‑payoff comeback.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #justin-gaethje #paddy-pimblett

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Bisping questions Pimblett’s defense after Gaethje’s win at UFC 324

Michael Bisping criticized Paddy Pimblett’s defense after Pimblett’s UFC 324 main event loss to Justin Gaethje, praising Pimblett’s heart but saying he should keep his chin down and his hands up. Gaethje won by unanimous decision to remain a top lightweight, while Pimblett’s stylistic flaws continue to be a talking point among fans and pundits. Potential future opponents discussed include Conor McGregor and a Fizt with Dan Hooker, who also features in ongoing fan debate and the Pimblett hype train.

via Bloody Elbow|

#justin-gaethje #michael-bisping #mma

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Adesanya sees Gaethje-Pimblett as a potential UFC-era opener, echoing Bonnar-Griffin

Israel Adesanya compared Gaethje vs Pimblett at UFC 324 to the historic Bonnar-Griffin clash, suggesting the bout could help spark a new era for the UFC. Gaethje won the five-round interim title fight by decision, while Pimblett faces a tougher road back to title contention, and Adesanya’s reaction underscored the perceived significance of the event despite some fan criticism.

via Bloody Elbow|

#israel-adesanya #justin-gaethje #mma

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Legends Lead 3-1 as Gaethje Vows to Avenge Holloway and Chase Undisputed Gold

Justin Gaethje says the legends lead 3-1 in the lightweight division after beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 and vows to avenge Max Holloway’s loss to Ilia Topuria, as he eyes the undisputed title and keeps the veteran-vs-rising-contender storyline alive.

via Bloody Elbow|

#ilia-topuria #justin-gaethje #max-holloway

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Gaethje edges Pimblett in dramatic five‑round war as Adesanya hails UFC’s Paramount era

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett delivered a dramatic five-round main event at UFC 324, the first show under the Paramount deal, with Gaethje controlling much of the action and Pimblett showing immense heart. Israel Adesanya called the bout a watershed moment akin to the Spike TV era’s Griffin–Bonner classic, suggesting the new Paramount era started with a bang and drew wide attention to the sport.

via MMA Fighting|

#israel-adesanya #justin-gaethje #mma