#paddy pimblett

[marysia94]

Paddy Pimblett

[beardedmrbean]

Paddy Pimblett: Helping combat mental-health issues ‘means more than any win’

[theanticool]

Tony looks like shit but also Paddy looks bad.

Also Bam-Edwards starting soon. Anthems now, then walkout.

[5p0rt5]

UFC 296 Showdown

As the UFC calendar culminates with UFC 296 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, fans are braced for an evening of high-voltage clashes. This card is not just about the physicality inside the octagon; it's a chess match of strategy, skill, and heart. Here's the breakdown of the key matchups with updated fighter records and betting odds.

Featherweight Fray: Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell

The featherweight division sees a compelling matchup between Josh Emmett (18-4-0) and Bryce Mitchell (16-1-0). Emmett, known for his knockout power, looks to bounce back from his recent struggles, having faced two consecutive losses. On the other hand, Mitchell, with only one loss to his name, comes off a solid win. This bout is a classic striker vs. grappler scenario, where Emmett's power meets Mitchell's grappling acumen.

Lightweight Showdown: Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett

In a highly anticipated lightweight bout, Tony Ferguson (25-9-0), a veteran of the octagon, faces the rising star Paddy Pimblett (20-3-0). Ferguson, despite recent setbacks, is known for his unorthodox style and formidable track record, including fights against top-tier opponents. Pimblett, entering with odds of -310, brings a fresh wave of energy and an impressive three-fight win streak in the UFC. This fight is a clash of experience versus momentum.

Flyweight Title Clash: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval

The co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja (26-5-0) defending his title against Brandon Royval (15-6-0). Pantoja, coming off a controversial split decision win to capture the title, showcases a balanced skill set with 8 KOs and 10 submissions. Royval, known as “Raw Dawg,” has a point to prove, having lost to Pantoja in their previous encounter. This rematch is not just for the title but also for pride and redemption.

Welterweight Championship: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington

The main event features Leon Edwards (20-3-0, -155) taking on Colby Covington (17-3-0, +130). Edwards, coming off a highly acclaimed trilogy with Kamaru Usman, displays a versatile skill set marked by tactical striking and solid grappling. Covington, a divisive figure in the sport, is known for his endurance and wrestling prowess. This fight is a high-stakes battle where strategy, skill, and sheer will collide.

Final Thoughts

UFC 296 is more than just a collection of fights; it's a showcase of martial arts at its finest, where each athlete brings their unique story into the octagon. Tune in on December 16th for an unforgettable night of action, starting with the prelims at 3 PM PST and culminating with the main card at 7 PM PST.

[Updated fighter records from Sherdog.com: Josh Emmett​​, Bryce Mitchell​​, Tony Ferguson​​, Paddy Pimblett​​, Alexandre Pantoja​​, and Brandon Royval​​.]

[hypnosomniac]

Is it normal to want to make out with paddy pimblett this bad?????

[sucka99]

[deputy-buck]

My dad is watching Paddy the baddy vlogs

[boomkloppthesoundofmyheart]

idol growing up?

[feminismisstillahatemovement]

The nicest thing about the UFC fights at the weekend was scouse superstar Paddy Pimblett giving an impassioned speech in the ring about a friend of his who’d killed himself a few days earlier, and then expanding on those thoughts later at the press conference. These moments went viral, and the very next day a mural had appeared quoting his words, which was also shared far and wide:

The only thing I can say at all critical of it all is that by placing the burden on the men and boys themselves to open up and do the talking, and hence risking more derision and ostracization from women and men, it will achieve far less than addressing the mounting causes of despair leading to those men feeling they have no other way out.

It’s not “the patriarchy”, and it’s not “toxic masculinity” doing this; it’s, first of all, millions of years of mammalian evolution creating men to be more stoic and self-sacrificing and women to not want to be with men who appear weak. Which sucks, but that’s nature for ya. Whaddya gonna do.

And secondly, 50 years of fanatical feminist hatred and disdain of men increasingly becoming policy in all western schools and universities, law courts and governments, raising multiple generations of boys to believe that they’re privileged oppressors who deserve everything bad that happens to them, and that being treated like a second-class citizen today is just payback for real or imagined collective crimes of the past, punishing and drugging them in school for not behaving like the girls, and removing their fathers (and all strong male role models) from their lives while destroying them in divorce court.

If you genuinely want to help men not kill themselves, the best thing to do is to openly reject all political manifestations of the above in favor of equal care, concern and opportunity for all, and also in your personal life start trying to care for men as much as you do women. That itself is very, very hard, as it goes against the previously mentioned millions of years of evolution, and it’s guaranteed you won’t be able to maintain that level of vigilance over your own impulses all the time, but trying to be as kind, open and empathetic to men in need as you are to women seems to me to be the only way to truly make a difference.

[marysia94]

Paddy Pimblett

[itsthegovt]

"I rather see you cry than cry at your funeral"

-Paddy Pimblett

[theanticool]

Shouts to that one dude who tried to convince me Ferguson was never going to fight in the UFC again after he lost to Nate Diaz. We’re now a second fight removed from that.

[fallimentiquotidiani]

Brividi veri.

[boldilockks]

Not me tearing up over Paddy's speech.

[alonewithdestiny-blog]

Paddy Pimblett "I'd rather be fat and happy" while shoveling pizza 🤣🤣🤣