UFC LONDON RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS: PADDY PIMBLETT SURVIVES EARLY KNOCKDOWN TO SCORE...
0UFC London results. highlights: Paddy Pimblett survives early knockdown to score submission win
Getty Images Paddy Pimblett is carving out a reputation for taking his licks and doubling up on the return. Pimblett scored a first round submission win over Rodrigo Vargas on the main card of UFC London at the O2 Arena. Pimblett (18 3) had a rough start on Saturday night. absorbing an early knockdown from the major underdog Vargas (12 5). Pimblett worked his way out of the bottom position and eventually secured Vargas' back. Buoyed by the raucous support of his fellow Englishmen. Pimblett locked in a rear naked choke. Vargas tapped moments later and the crowd overwhelmed the arena with their ovation. Officially. Pimblett stopped Vargas via submission at 3:50 of Round 1. PADDY GET IT DONE IN LONDON! [ @TheUFCBaddy | #UFCLondon ] pic.twitter.com/wJsqI2jaw6 — UFC (@ufc) March 19. 2022 Pimblett. a former Cage Warriors champion. improved to 2 0 in the Octagon and extended his active winning streak to four. His debut UFC fight in September followed a similar pattern. Luigi Vendramini put Pimblett in serious danger early in the round before Pimblett turned the tide later into the stanza. Vargas is now 1 3 in the UFC. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in depth news. 'See this arena. the O2? It's too small.' Pimblett told UFC commentator Michael Bisping in the post fight interview. 'Too small. Get me a stadium. Get me to Anfield and we'll fill it.' Anfield. @TheUFCBaddy is coming for ya 👀 #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/kteZiEzifS — UFC (@ufc) March 19. 2022 Pimblett. who shared bad blood with another fighter on the undercard this week in Ilia Topuria. called a bout with Georgian fighter next after Topuria did the same after his bout. Getty Images Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall are revving to make a big splash in the UFC heavyweight division. Volkov vs. Aspinall headlines UFC's return to London at the O2 Arena on Saturday. March 19. Volkov (34 9) has looked impressive across 11 UFC fights. but he has always come up just short of title contention. A win over Aspinall is unlikely to catapult 'Drago' into a title fight. but it may reward him with a title eliminator and the opportunity to change his fortunes for good. Volkov enters UFC London as the vastly more experienced fighter. more than tripling Aspinall's total fights and victories. One can imagine that experience edge should be calming for Volkov. but this fight will take place in front of a hostile crowd. Aspinall (11 1) is preparing for a breakout moment at UFC London. A victory over a battle tested contender like Volkov would propel Aspinall among the shortlist of heavyweight contenders. The only fighter in the UFC heavyweight top 10 on an active winning streak is Tai Tuivasa. Beating Volkov likely slots Aspinall in the middle of the division and could set him up for a title eliminator. Buoyed by a four fight winning streak to kick start his UFC run and the ovation of his fellow Englishmen. Aspinall is firing on all cylinders. The 28 year old has shown incredible poise inside and outside the Octagon. so don't expect the significance of UFC London to overwhelm him. Aspinall has already convinced many of his upper bound limits. UFC London is his chance to make good on expectations. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in depth news. including a complete preview of UFC London and what to expect in the main event below. MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL UFC Fight Night: Volkov Aspinall Preview | Adesanya vs. Covington Rumors | Ep. 278 On episode 278 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian preview UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall. Plus. they discuss the latest UFC rumors including a ... 01:45:47 Share Subscribe...
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