Paddy Pimblett “tea-bags” Jordan Leavitt after stunning submission at UFC London
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Paddy Pimblett does the tea bag at UFC London
The most-awaited fight of UFC London is here. Paddy Pimblett vs Jordan Leavitt is the fight you don’t want to miss out on! The two lightweight prospects go head-to-head after a tensed build-up to the bout.
UFC is back to London and the O2 Arena after their amazing success three months back. One of the main reasons for the success last time was the star of the night, Paddy Pimblett, the fighter from Liverpool. The former Cage Warriors fighter has taken over the UFC by storm and built himself a fanbase. He is one of the most entertaining fighters in the lightweight division and has the potential to go all the way to the top. Paddy is coming off a two-fight win streak and is undefeated in the new promotion.
Jordan Leavitt, the rival of Paddy has been very engaging with the fighters. The two have not exactly had the kindest words of choice to describe each other in the lead-up to this fight. Leavitt and Paddy have promised to put on a disrespectful celebration after their win in the O2 Arena tonight. Leavitt has only one loss in his career and has 10 wins. Leavitt is determined to end the hype train of Pimblett on his own turf. Continue reading to see how this fight played out on the UFC London main card.
Paddy Pimblett passes the Jordan Leavitt challenge
Round 1 Pimblett immediately throws a right hand that partially lands but Jordan with the takedown and Paddy is up right away. Leavitt throws Paddy in the air and slams him down for a takedown. But the American fighter gets the neck and manages to go deep with his choke. Jordan manages to get out of it and the fighters are back to their feet. Leavitt continues to clinch but Paddy still fighting to get out of it. A nice kick from Leavitt and Paddy once again throws a kick and Paddy looks for the guillotine. Paddy manages to do some damage at the end of the round.
Round 2 Straight to action, goes Pimblett. Jordan with some good body kicks but Pimblett with a nice right hand. Jordan manages to clinch Paddy against the fence. Paddy with an interesting attempt to choke the head and arm of Leavitt. Pimblett manages to choke his opponent out with an amazing technique. Paddy has done it again in front of his fans. With yet another finish. Great submission skills from the Liverpool fighter. And like promised, Paddy “teabags” his opponent after the finish.
Results Paddy Pimblett def. Jordan Leavitt via Submission [Round 2]
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