Today’s UFC London event featured a highly anticipated lightweight contest between Paddy Pimblett and Jordan Leavitt.
Pimblett (19-3 MMA) had most previously competed in March of this year, earning a first round submission victory over Rodrigo Vargas. That win had extended Paddy’s win streak to four in a row.
Meanwhile, Jordan Leavitt (10-2 MMA) had last competed in April of 2022, where he earned a split-decision win over Trey Ogden. ‘The Monkey King’ had put together a 3-1 record since joining the UFC ranks in December of 2020.
Tonight’s ‘Pimblett vs. Leavitt’ resulted in another stoppage win for ‘Paddy the Baddy’. After a back and forth opening round, the Liverpool native was able to take the back of his American opponent early in round two. From there, ‘The Baddy’ promptly sunk in a rear-naked choke which forced Leavitt to tapout.
Official UFC London Result: Paddy Pimblett def. Jordan Leavitt via submission (rear-naked choke) in Round 2
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Pimblett vs. Leavitt’ below:
Let’s go @theufcbaddy #UFCLondon
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 23, 2022
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You see why @MarkTheOlympian wasn’t picked..
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) July 23, 2022
Close RD with that strong ending from Paddy but I think Leavitt round 1.#UFCLondon
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 23, 2022
Post-fight reactions to Paddy Pimblett defeating Jordan Leavitt at UFC London:
https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1550948495590244352
https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1550948780685643776
https://twitter.com/SaidYokubMMA/status/1550948502871494656
I'm impressed with @theufcbaddy so far, inside and outside the Octagon. I'd like to see what he could do with a step up in competition, but there's no denying he's a scrapper. #UFCLondon #PaddyPimblett pic.twitter.com/mpTmS5siwG
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 23, 2022
Who would you like to see Paddy Pimblett fight next following his submission victory over Jordan Leavitt this evening in England? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!