Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett caught the attention of everyone when he appeared for the UFC weigh-in on July 21, but when is his next fight taking place?
The mixed martial artist has been showing off his skill for quite a while now and people have been looking forward to his next performance.
With his personality and skills taking the front stage, there is no doubt Paddy has all eyes set on him as he prepares for another match.
When is Paddy The Baddy’s next fight?
Paddy’s next fight will be taking place on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He is all set to go against Nevada native Jordan Leavitt.
The lightweight contender is known for his fluctuating weight. Recently, his pictures went viral in which Paddy was seen having an ice cream. The fighter seemed healthier and some wondered if he would be back.
However, when he appeared for the weigh-in, there was no doubt that Paddy was in perfect shape. In fact, he seemed eager to get in the ring and start the fight.
Paddy The Baddy and Jordan Leavitt’s weigh-in compared
Appearing for the weigh-in, it was revealed that Paddy was 156 pounds while Jordan was 155 pounds.
Paddy also addressed the crowd and the body shamers during his weigh-in. As per TMZ, he said: “Everyone who tried to fat shame me or said I would miss weight or f***ing pull out — kiss me a*s.”
He was referring to the backlash he got after videos and photos of him being healthier surfaced online.
How to watch the event
UFC London is taking place at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday 23 July 2022. Fans can get tickets for the event viaThe O2’s official website as there are still many seats left.
If you wish to enjoy the whole event from the comfort of your home, you can do so by watching it on BT Sport in the UK. It can be viewed on BT Sport 1. The coverage of the prelims is scheduled for 6-8 pm and the main show is set to begin at 8 pm.
Full Card for the fight explored
The full card for the event is as follows:
- Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall (heavyweight)
- Jack Hermansson vs Chris Curtis (middleweight)
- Paddy Pimblett vs Jordan Leavitt (lightweight)
- Nikita Krylov vs Alexander Gustafsson (light heavyweight)
- Molly McCann vs Hannah Goldy (women’s flyweight)
- Paul Craig vs Volkan Oezdemir (light heavyweight)
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