Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett became the de facto face of men's mental health after his second-round win over American fighter Jordan Leavitt.

This has led to people accusing the fighter of racism, and not for the first time. He has continued to do this sort of thing, and doesn’t look likely to stop. This was seemingly a reference to the Russo-Georgian war.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 282 odds and lines between Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

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Get up to date on the co-main event of UFC 282 between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon.

Gordon: W - Leonardo Santos (DEC) W - Joe Solecki (SD) Pimblett: W - Jordan Leavitt (SUB) W - Kazula Vargas (SUB) [Luigi Vendramini](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/9/4/22657030/ufc-vegas-36-results-derek-brunson-submits-darren-till-paddy-pimblett-wins-crazy-ufc-debut-mma-news), [Kazula Vargas](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/3/19/22985867/ufc-london-results-arnold-allen-standing-tko-dan-hooker-paddy-pimblett-subs-kazula-vargas-mma-news) and [Jordan Leavitt](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/7/23/23275416/ufc-london-video-highlights-paddy-pimblett-taps-then-teabags-jordan-leavitt-mma-news) — in ‘Performance of the Night’ awarded appearances. ET/5:00 p.m.

Paddy Pimblett steps into the Octogan at UFC 282 on Saturday to face Jared Gordon, in what is arguably his toughest MMA contest to date.

Paddy Pimblett said he didnt know how he became so popular, as all he did was be himself. Still undefeated in the UFC, Paddy will face Jared Gordon, 34, ...

While Gordon’s last match was a decision win over [Leonard Santos](/topic/leonard-santos)at UFC 278, Paddy submitted his last opponent, [Jordan Leavitt](/topic/jordan-leavitt), at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. He will face the 34-year-old American fighter [Jared Gordon](/topic/jared-gordon)on Saturday, December 10. [T-Mobile Arena](/topic/t-mobile-arena)in Las Vegas. He’s arguably the most famous English fighter at the moment, though we have a current UFC champion in the face of welterweight, [Leon Edwards](/topic/leon-edwards). [Paddy Pimblett](/topic/paddy-pimblett)knocking on a door. The UFC lightweight contender apologized to the resident over the intercom and asked for some soapy water to clear the mess.

Lightweight Jared Gordon believes that upcoming opponent Paddy Pimblett may come to regret mentioning his name when he signed with the UFC.

Paddy Pimblett has very quickly become one of the brightest, most popular young stars in the sport of MMA today...

Can [Paddy Pimblett](https://www.lowkickmma.com/paddy-pimblett-ilia-topuria-ufc-282-mongrel/) continue evolving in spite of his lifestyle choices? “He’s not in there pushing himself everyday. He’s not in there testing himself, evolving, that’s the big thing. That shows me that most of his (training) camp is really fat camp. It might not even be a problem making weight (for him). “You can’t live that way, especially in the UFC.

The main event is a vacant light heavyweight title fight between former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) and Magomed Ankalaev (18-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC).

1: Paddy Pimblett draws a crowd in Las Vegas](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-embedded-no-1-paddy-pimblett-draws-a-crowd-in-las-vegas) [Paddy Pimblett](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/paddy-pimblett) (19-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and [Jared Gordon](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/jared-gordon) (19-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC). 3: Paddy Pimblett interviews Dana White](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-embedded-no-3-dana-white-paddy-pimblett-interview-podcast) [UFC 282 ‘Embedded,’ No. [UFC 282](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-282). The fifth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. [Jan Blachowicz](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/jan-blachowicz) (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) and [Magomed Ankalaev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/magomed-ankalaev) (18-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC).

The main event of the evening will see former champion Jan Blachowicz face off against 30-year-old Dagestani contender Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant light ...

Santiago Ponzinibbio (Argentina) def. Saaiman however, emerged with urgency in the third round, and finished the American with a flurry of knees and punches. The fight wasn’t without controversy though, with Saaiman deducted a point in the second round for an illegal knee to the head of Steven Koslow, who was grounded at the time. #14 Dricus du Plessis (S.Africa) def. Edmen Shahbazyan (USA) def. #14 Ilia Topuria (Georgia) def. Raul Rosas Jr (Mexico) def. #15 Chris Curtis (USA) def. Billy Quarantillo (USA) def. #9 Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Suriname) def. TJ Brown (USA) def. Cameron Saaiman (S.Africa) def.

Follow the UFC 282 live blog for Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon, the lightweight co-main event on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Jared Gordon](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight/13171/paddy-pimblett-vs-jared-gordon), the lightweight co-main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. A UFC fighter since 2017, Gordon has spent most of his time in the promotion at lightweight, where he’s proven to be an incredibly difficult out for anyone. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion has made a name for himself on the back of his exciting fighting style and unique personality, and though he’s 3-0 inside the UFC,

UFC 282 results live: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon full fight stream — including round-by-round updates — of the Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main ...

With two minutes to go Pimblett finally broke free, but Gordon drilled him with a left hook on the break. Pimblett rushed in with a barrage, but Gordon caught him again with the left. Gordon was back on him moments later, mushing him up against the cage and angling for a takedown. Pimblett with a hard body shot as Gordon countered with a hard left hand. Gordon was in on a takedown within the first 30 seconds, with Pimblett crashing face-first into the canvas. Pimblett with a trip takedown with 30 seconds remaining in the round, but Gordon reversed last-minute and ended up on top, drilling him with a hard elbow as the bell blared. Two minutes in the tank and Gordon was still grinding for the takedown. Pimblett with a right hand, then a low kick, but got blasted with a right hook. Low kick from Pimblett, but Gordon drilled him with a right hook. Nice combination upstairs from Pimblett, with Gordon firing back with a hard left hand. Pimblett is clearly on the fast track to super stardom, winning his first three fights inside the Octagon in spectacular and electric fashion. Gordon finding a home for the left hand — Pimblett can’t block it.

UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett has consistently maintained that he shares a love-hate relationship with social media.

Paddy Pimblett claimed that he didn't want Twitter to lift the ban they'd placed on his account. He indicated that this would remove the anonymity factor and that people would be held accountable for the offensive comments they make online. People interpret things that I say and twist it and make it sound like I've said something I haven't and make me look bad when I've never said any of those things." He alleged that people often dig up old tweets from his account, misinterpret them, and misrepresent him online. UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett has consistently maintained that he shares a love-hate relationship with social media. Alternatively, Pimblett's supporters consistently highlight that he partakes in charity work and serves as an advocate for mental health on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, etc.

Here are the live results and highlights for the UFC 282 co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon.

Pimblett started to throw elbows and knees while his back was to the cage, and then he found the space he needed to get free. Pimblett was finding success with his leg kicks, and started to land a bit with his hands as the round went on. Pimblett initiated a scramble and found his way on the back with about 30-seconds to go. Gordon escaped the sub and the fight returned the the feet. He also isn’t known for that one-hitter quitter on the feet, but Gordon is always game and is historically someone you have to finish in order to beat. Paddy brings a lot of hype with him, and a lot of eyeballs, but it will be his heart and skills that he must lean on tonight.

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. The ...

Pimblett improved to 20-3 as a professional and 4-0 in the UFC with three stoppages. Pimblett also revealed that he injured his foot early in the fight and that he wanted to work with Gordon on supporting charitable efforts. The strike count was low on both ends, but Pimblett landed a handful of solid elbows and knees with his back to the fence. Gordon held Pimblett against the cage for the majority of the round, but he landed barely any strikes of substance. Pimblett has a tendency to keep his chin high and Gordon made him pay for it early and often. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Pimblett, but some judges awarded each fighter different rounds.

See the top Twitter reactions to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision victory against Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-main event.

He lost if you think he won that fight you’re a fake. The state commission picks and controls the judges in place. This is a marketing skeem bull shit I won the first two rounds and coasted in the third. [@UFC]doesn’t control the judging. Can’t blame the UFC and say “they got Paddy their money train beat”. Too far along for it to be this much of an issue. And a 1-2. And a high kick. [December 11, 2022] It’s a miracle they kept him winning all the way till tonight.

Yahoo Sports scored it 30-27 for Gordon, but all three judges (Doug Crosby, Chris Lee and Ron McCarthy) had it 29-28 for Pimblett.

Paddy Pimblett picked up a unanimous decision victory over Jared Gordon but the win didn't come without some controversy after a back-and-forth fight at UFC ...

It was a grueling approach from Gordon as he continued pressing the action while Pimblett was largely stuck without much room to escape. The calf kicks from Pimblett were paying dividends but Gordon was quick to fire back with well-timed punches that were consistently doing damage. Pimblett tried to set the pace early but Gordon met the challenge with a pair of nasty left hook that cracked the highly touted prospect from Liverpool. A battle for position against the cage led to another hard left-right combination from Gordon that landed clean on Pimblett’s chin. I knew I won the first two rounds easily. “I won the first two rounds and then coasted in the third.

Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett took another step toward stardom with a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon in the co-main event of UFC 282 from T-Mobile ...

He wasn't able to mount much offense out of it but he mostly neutralized Pimblett with his clinchwork and takedowns. Paddy got the momentum in the final 30 seconds of the second, but I gave the round to Gordon. That's why it comes as no surprise he's already co-headlining pay-per-views four fights into his run with the UFC. Big spot here for Paddy with the crowd hugely in his favor and singing his name. Pimblett settled in and landed some good hooks and a few leg kicks, but Gordon continued to find his opponent's chin with regularity. It's 20-18 Gordon on my card heading to the last.

Get an up-close look at Paddy Pimblett's weight cut and more before UFC 282 weigh-ins arrive.

Paddy Pimblett will have his biggest stage yet at UFC 282, as highlighted by the show's cold open.

- Steven Koslow vs. - Chris Daukaus vs. - Alex Morono vs. - Jared Gordon vs. - Jan Blachowicz vs. [UFC 282](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-282) cold open video, which features a vacant light heavyweight title fight between former champ Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev in the main event on Saturday.

Get Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon full fight video highlights for the UFC 282 co-main event Saturday night.

Gordon gets to the back and Pimblett looking unhappy here. Pimblett goes for a toss but Gordon stays on it and he’s got the back! Gordon comes out pushing the pace early and almost immediately gets Pimblett to the cage and shoots a double. Pimblett finally turns in and Gordon goes right back down to a single leg. Pimblett gets dumped but he’s back to his feet and Gordon is working a rear-waist ride. Pimblett lands big to the body but Gordon returns with a left up top. Combo from Pimblett lands and he’s just winging shots at the end. Pimblett breaks the clinch and unloads! Pimblett gets a combo going and lands a couple but Gordon blocks most. And a teep to the body. Pimblett getting wild inside and Gordon being tight and clean. Gordon on the lead now and Pimblett starting to outwork Gordon.

Paddy Pimblett remained unbeaten in the octagon with a unanimous decision victory - all three judges scored it 29-28 - over Jared Gordon.

Gordon backed Pimblett to the cage and started working for a takedown, but Pimblett shucked him off and started unloading with combinations. Gordon shot for a takedown, but Pimblett latched onto his neck for a choke without securing his hooks in. Gordon started putting the pressure on Pimblett as he looked to find a home for the left.

The Paddy Pimblett hype train is still on the rails, but its pace has slowed to a crawl. The Baddy from Liverpool, one of the most popular young fighters in ...

It also puts the UFC's matchmakers in a tough spot. Meanwhile, Pimblett failed on all three of his attempts and only controlled 0:35 of action on the mat. It was clear that he was the bigger, more powerful man in the cage. While the Brit survived that opening stanza, he continued to eat big shots into Round 2, some of them pretty substantial. And while he ultimately passed it with a unanimous-decision victory, the context of that result is impossible to ignore. Commentators Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier hummed nervously as it happened, sensing, like many viewers, that things could get bad for The Baddy in a blink.

Last month of the year. Last pay-per-view show of the year. But 2022 didn't go down without a fight. The UFC pulled into a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las ...

"I knew he was going to bring that dog out of me," Quarantillo said. He quickly got to his opponent's back and cinched in the rear-naked choke that drew a tap at 2:43. He rallied in the second round as Du Plessis tried to recoup an emptied gas tank but was on the short end again in the third with Du Plessis again pressing the action. "I'm glad I took the time off to improve. "I won the first two rounds, and then I coasted in the third. "We changed a lot of things in training," Rozenstruik said. He pursued the positional advantage and soon after locked in the arm triangle that ended things at 3:10. In fact, ESPN blow-by-blow man Jon Anik suggested he thought Gordon had done enough to win the first and third rounds. Derek Cleary did score three rounds in Ankalaev's favor and gave him a two-point nod in the fifth to make it 48-46. I knew for a fact that I won the first two rounds, but Jared is a tough motherf---er." B/R's card agreed with the majority and gave the first two rounds to Pimblett. Scroll through to get our reactions and drop a take or two of your own in the comments section.

Join us tonight on Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, and round by round scoring for UFC 282 from T-Mobile Arena in Sin City.

[UFC 282](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/MXQN2N) is a standard PPV. The PPV kicks off at 10pm ET/7pm PT with five fights, and you can order it on [ESPN+](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/MXQN2N) PPV. Today’s card will be headlined by a surprise title fight, with Jan Blachowicz looking to pick up a second UFC light heavyweight title if he can take out the streaking Magomed Ankalaev.