Paddy Pimblett has responded to Dana White's UFC Anfield claims after the president of the company poured cold water on an event taking place at the home of Liverpool FC. Pimblett is set for his third fight in the UFC next month and his second in the UK, when he'll come up against his toughest opponent to date in Jordan Leavitt at UFC London.
'The Baddy' has been confirmed on the card along with fellow Liverpudlians Darren Till and Molly McCann, and will see Tom Aspinall headlining, when he'll take on number three ranked Curtis Blaydes. For Pimblett though, he'll come up against Leavitt in what will be a big step up from his previous opponents. Leavitt has a record of 10-1 and is seen as a dangerous striker.
Leavitt, will turn 27 three weeks before their June fight has fought four times in the UFC, in comparison to Pimblett's two fights so far. However, as one of the rising stars of the roster, fans will be excited to see what kind of preparations 'The Baddy' goes through, after he has gained over 40lbs since his last bout against Rodrigo Vargas in March.
