Paddy Pimblett passed his biggest test yet.
The UFC lightweight sensation nearly set off a riot inside the O2 Arena at UFC London with his first-round rear-naked choke submission of Kazula Vargas on Saturday’s main card. Pimblett once again overcame his early difficulties to seal the deal. This was followed by a loud celebration for his English compatriots.
See below how UFC pros responded to Pimblett’s second UFC win.
Paddy “the Baddy” backed it up! Respect #UFCLondon
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 19, 2022
Lovely!
It’s the era of #TheBaddy#UFCLondon
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 19, 2022
Paddy is the reason that the UFC lost Conor’s number. #UFCLondon
— Din Thomas (@DinThomas) March 19, 2022
How about that #Baddy! This young man has a bright future. #UFCLONDON
— Ode’ Osbourne (@OdeOsbourne) March 19, 2022
Punch @theufcbaddy at your own risk!!! Soon as u do he’s on you lad!!! #UFCLondon
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 19, 2022
I think Topuria or Frevola would be a great match up, if that doesn’t happen. https://t.co/UxrvU2GJ5e
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 19, 2022
Congrats @theufcbaddy #UFCLondon
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) March 19, 2022
Yo get meatball out of there #UFCLondon
— Johnny Munoz (@KidKvenbo) March 19, 2022
Only in England can another fighter jump in the cage to celebrate and climb up on the top ….
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) March 19, 2022
Happy for the UK fans, Looks like mayhem there #UFCLondon
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) March 19, 2022
I would smash @theufcbaddy but the kid does bring some hype #UFCLondon @ufc
— Damon Jackson (@damonbjackson) March 19, 2022
Paddy is very good on the back #UFCLondon
— Jake Hadley (@JakeHadleyMMA) March 19, 2022
That’s his bad. He played the Paddy game. #UFCLondon
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) March 19, 2022
Ilia vs paddy next
— Lerone Murphy (@LeroneMurphy) March 19, 2022
That Conor Jr. in there talking about stadiums? #UFCLondon
— Johnny Munoz (@KidKvenbo) March 19, 2022
We all know this is not going to happen #UFCLondon https://t.co/qnbtRaQqzj
— Diana Belbita (@DianaBelbita) March 19, 2022
