"He didn't show up!" Paddy Pimblett reacts to opponent no-show in unmissable UFC London interview

We got to see all sides of Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett as he reacted to his opponent Jordan Leavitt declining a scheduled interview, discussed his future plans in the UFC, and showed his emotional side as he reflected on the tragic loss of a friend.
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[@bewater4732]

Gutted he didn’t turn up for the face to face.. That would have been golden !

[@supercolorful5878]

Why didnt he show??

[@hatkins02]

@@supercolorful5878 he’s a 🐱

[@caspar_gomez]

@@gi7685 yeah, no.

[@TheCraigy83]

He says anything he wants , us northerners are casually offensive , better if he doesn't speak his mind about the overly fruity lad to his face ...he'll trigger the ''alphabet community''

[@coolguyike]

@@TheCraigy83 To us westerners paddy is just as fruity

[@mithunnair8587]

Man, the amount of empathy and compassion he has for his people and the fierceness he has when he fights and all the other elements he has, this guy will be a huge star of the UFC in the coming years to come ❤️

[@passenger3]

My respect for this young Man/Fighter has just hit new levels. There's more levels to Paddy than 70% of them.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I hope one of them is learning how to keep his chin tucked in. He almost got knocked out by a nobody. No disrespect but the way he fights I can’t see him making the top five. Just imagine him fighting Michael Chandler. He’s young so he has time to learn

[@sickydoesmma8898]

Can we all say that Adam caterall is the best interviewer in MMA. The questions he asks are literally so good and i never get bored of them.

[@sergeantfirstclassb4998]

He is really good and he doesn’t just have set questions, he listens and asks adequate questions based off responses.

[@finlaygalbraith469]

I prefer Nick but Adam is very good

[@tracypayne2026]

I mean he's not my cup of tea. I would rather get Daniel or something else but I am an american.

[@LouieLloyd1]

Bisping is the man for these interviews! Adam still does a good job 👍

[@dudewiththebighead]

Bisping/DC are better. Personally Adam gives off a bit too much of a try-hard suck up vibe for me to really enjoy his interviews. He's pretty good though still

[@mpadilla2396]

15:45 Paddy just casually breaks the fourth wall and talks to Leavitt 🤣🤣🤣

[@shaunstevens1330]

R.I.P baby Lee, good luck paddy lad! 💪

[@msutcliffe5883]

My 💙 goes out to that little boy.

[@odynzeyez6259]

That lil boy is undefeated in ufc ya?

[@msutcliffe5883]

@@odynzeyez6259 pube

[@Hydro_Si]

Well said

[@gagewoodin8855]

How old was he 40? Or 14? It was hard to understand what he said

[@maayanyomtov3768]

Paddy in shape looks like the legendary Owen hart in his prime .

[@samkenyon728]

more like owen wilson

[@DanThe5pan]

@@samkenyon728 wow

[@daniellineberger8488]

Before the turnbuckle? Or after?

[@atrioxiclean4996]

Paddy out of shape looks like Owen from Total Drama Island

[@ryanvanginkel3750]

More like owen Wilson.

[@philmc96]

That's why I love paddy! In one of the toughest sports in the world and not afraid to show emotion. Rest easy baby Lee

[@shaydore1561]

Great interview all round, hope Paddy goes all the way

[@jahram9940]

This man is a real man's man. After heavy session I cry over lloyds tsb adverts

[@tomwilliams5832]

That’s jokes

[@louderz2894]

This comment man 😂😂

[@JamesSmith-cm7sg]

DFS gets me every time.

[@drchrisoneil1007]

Hillary’s blinds, damn that’s a killer 😢

[@xrystiang8923]

🤣

[@TeamBloodthirsty]

Remember this interview for in a few years time, the amount of people Paddy and his team will have helped all across the UK Absolute lad

[@shawtop]

Rip baby lee

[@LesterCrest.I]

Angel Lee will be watching the fight with the best view ❤

[@shawtop]

@@LesterCrest.I amen brother

[@LesterCrest.I]

@@shawtop 🙏 amen👑

[@gasparsmusic]

American fan here from cali.. bro, I can’t imagine calling someone a “crab” HAHAHAHA

[@ShonTV15]

Funnily enough, calling someone a “crab” is an insult in California. That’s what Bloods call Crips as an insult lol

[@whitewarriorguy]

@@ShonTV15 i’m from houston tx same here i was just boutta comment it

[@nyfolkhero]

crab has been a hood insult for decades now lol

[@gigistephens4633]

if he called me a crab it'd be true... I'm a cancer.

[@gasparsmusic]

@@ShonTV15 oh wow.. I honestly had no idea. I didn’t grow up in the hood or anything. That’s crazy

[@roncooley5676]

Imagine being in a camp & having to go to a young lads funeral respect to paddy tbh I can see him winning in Rd 1. Best interview in the country knows what to ask how to approach it so we get to know the real paddy the buddy. Roll on Saturday can't bloody wait 👊

[@Matt-og9sp]

Parts of this interview will be iconic in 10 years….

[@seanoxborough5830]

A character and a half. Riding the wave. Great to watch and hope he does well. A fan favourite.

[@lostsoul8925]

I do like him and would love to see him lift gold but I feel when he gets to fighting the top 5 in the division he will struggle. I hope I'm wrong though

[@troyvincent1693]

@@lostsoul8925 hes more of a fun brawler type of style with a decent ground game i dont see him evolving much thorughout his career, i think he will just be a top 10 fighter who we all love to watch fight win or lose..

[@russellnewton6660]

I’m 61 and this lad epitomises, what a good human being should inspire to be, forget the fighting, just paddy as a person, he’s an amazing young man.

[@homophobichamster]

Ok but nobody cares your age

[@xmxyoung]

Agreed

[@jaymac6831]

100%...

[@russellnewton6660]

@@homophobichamster good point

[@TomTom-kl3hp]

When he start talking about lee, can tell how much it means to him! His leg even starts shaking shows how much he cares

[@kelvo1987]

Brought me to tears this convo ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sir1626]

damn, I wanted the face to face. Props to Paddy for actually showing up. I can't wait for this fight

[@markroyds23]

Jordan talked all that big chat only to not show up 🤣

[@PeasAndQueues]

I'd be super annoyed having to listen to that awful speech impediment for more than two minutes. Class by Jordan. Besides he clearly wanted to embarrass him and he's a classless 'lad' let's all admit it. Not the kind of publicity the fight needs lol Boy better ge his chin up

[@liverpoolfc1234]

@@PeasAndQueues leg it u lizard go and brush your teeth there stained yellow

[@youknow2849]

@@PeasAndQueues your fellow lgbtq member is about to get ktfo out by the baddy jus watch

[@youknow2849]

@@PeasAndQueues you'd be annoyed to hear it..? Yet u clicked to watch the video.. ur either truly a baddy fan or ur dumb af and don't even realize it lmao

[@jake5737]

R.I.P. Baby Lee 🖤

[@colbymasvidal2397]

RIP BABY LEE🌹❤

[@manshakhadim3854]

Absolute legend always helping others

[@zentzisz]

I'm from the midwest USA and when Levitt said that about people not being drunk by 9 made me laugh pretty hard like never underestimate how drunk people can be by 9am

[@bengrant8819]

This is Britain we've been drunk since the 1500s

[@zentzisz]

@@bengrant8819 lol I feel ya mate

[@BillyTheKidder]

Yea, working at a Liquor store taught me that. Loads of drunks shuffle in first thing before anyone else gets there at 9am.

[@millsbury]

so much empathy

[@nathanrachdi9480]

Dope interview 🔥

[@bieeta]

Leavitt doesnt care about the publicity, and followers as Paddy says. He'll show up saturday night, and thats where they will show their skillset, not here.

[@dariomouratidis6775]

It's Paddy's time, and it's very unlikely that someone like Jordan is gonna break that momentum. The MMA Gods have shown us before..

[@davethegreat]

@@dariomouratidis6775 he's living in Patrick's head which usually isn't a good thing..

[@mre1995]

Yeah not the best look signing up for media then just not turning up though, he could've just said no beforehand.

[@noicemate9111]

@@dariomouratidis6775 u sound like an idiot but yeah let’s go with that

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

Ahh it’s part of the fight game doh.

[@JPDSinai]

Oozing honesty...rare and precious. Cheers Paddy.

[@samtru2675]

What a legend Paddy is I hope he does well. And great interview Adam ya killing it 👍🏻

[@Hadleydadley]

He could headline the biggest European event in history at anfield or Wembley. All the best European fights on the card would be unbelievable

[@ChrisMcloviification]

Its not going to happen pal same reason McGregor never happened in croke Park and McGregor was 20 times more popular than paddy will ever be, reason is the times for the usa fans they pay like 90 dollars for ppv and wont appreciate getting up at 5 in the morning secondly the weather isnt reliable in england or ireland, thirdly there is time limits on stadiums they cant just have anfield rocking at 4 or 5 in the morning, to suit American time

[@oldironsides4107]

ChrisMcloviification Crime stadium notoriously cancels events. That’s why Conor never fought them way too much unnecessary risk.

[@KarloCarl]

chill. youre exagerrating big time. maybe in your shittiy little UK he has this status, but that it. he did do nothing great in the sport by now, compared to the real stars

[@m.h1]

He has gone up in my estimation of the realness a certain person possesses. Fair play mate! I think this is one of the few times I’ve seen genuine emotion in a pre fight interview. Again fair play mate! 👌🏼

[@craiggurdersmith5766]

I had the pleasure of meeting Paddy at Cage Warriors in Manchester and he was boss as soon as I started talking about Liverpool

[@youllneverwalkalone1565]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@georgewalker1632]

I just love how honest he is

[@Chris75717]

I love how they will show the word in huge letters but still bleep it out when he says it

[@maikaimakena9424]

Grateful for this fighter. He has a true and real spirit. Paddy is a real ONE ⚡️👊❤️

[@redeyeman06]

Can't wait to scream "OHHHHH PADDY THE BADDYYYY" in a couple of days!!!

[@Know3ody]

Lucky!!! Me and a mate missed out on tickets for London and Paris 😭 Enjoy it!!!

[@embee.Stencil.Artist]

Great interview, proper working class hero with a heart of gold, c'mon Paddy a belt will be yours soon lad!

[@pendafen7405]

That Klopp tee is the best thing I've seen in months

[@lukewillis4665]

If all goes well here, I can see Paddy being on the MSG card in November

[@justmyster1976]

bedtime spunkstain

[@spookyboi317]

@@justmyster1976 hater

[@lukewillis4665]

@Blah Blah that's the thing with someone like Paddy, the opponent doesn't matter

[@jackbuttle8032]

@Blah Blah mma casual

[@GBDazzler]

Not with thst tax

[@sbz88]

"The Monkey Crab." 😂😂😂😂

[@joski9030]

My respect just grows for him how honest he is

[@FanaPants]

This guy is the real Top Level G. What a bloke. Can't wait for the weekend. Great Interview!

[@annabanana2386]

First Two minutes with paddy and even got Adam calling him 'lad' back hahaha

[@keithkunik3229]

I love this guy from BT SPORT!! HES THE BRETT OKOMOTTO OF BT! GREAT BLOKE!! CHEERS MATE!!

[@Bence9122]

Adam is miles clear of those Americans

[@MrMagic785]

Except Brett is the one who called Paddy's opponent the wrong name haha

[@sitonmyface1991]

He definitely isn’t the “Brett Okamotto”

[@tehkittenmaster]

@@Bence9122 another teabag that can’t stand Americans, it’s getting quite old “mate”

[@Know3ody]

Brett's just a typical company man. Says what he's told to say but has 0 personality to go with it. Brett's one of my least favourites.

[@lukeghardy]

I love paddy so much he makes me proud to be from Liverpool hope he wins tomorrow❤️

[@LewBagsLive]

What a class act 👏 Gives back so much! Such a down to earth humble guy. Would love to meet him one day!

[@JD_13]

1:46 BT Sport: Bleeps the B word but shows the same word in bold text in 1080p HD

[@fc-qr1cy]

12:38 THIS IS WHY WE LOVE PADDY.

[@shahedmiah834]

This man is a national treasure, unbelievable fighter with great heart, spirit and grit. Love his empathy and the way he cares about his people, and to give back to his community just shows what a real solid guy and role model he is and no doubt he deserves all the success he's got and will be getting in the future. Already winning the heart of the nation and he's only gotten started! Paddy the Baddy the people's champ for sure! We'll be rooting for ya lad! ;)

[@happychappy27]

He’s nowhere near an unbelievable fighter. Stop getting carried away sheep.

[@mortigaitempo5264]

well in lad.. love this boy! good heart!!, one of our own, scouse n proud!!

[@fyvp007]

What a great interview! Was already on the paddy hype train but have a lot more respect for what he’s all about

[@Dickson_Sider]

“He’s my ‘one of them’” 😂😂😂

[@bccapone837]

Paddy is an intelligent caring lad with a big heart , stay blessed my man 👍🏼😎

[@24sumo]

Intelligent? 😂😂😂🙈

[@johnmcintosh5413]

Great interview as got a better insight into Paddy & behind the showmanship liked what he’s really about, all the best on Saturday go & do your stuff knockout 🥊 in -2

[@plymouthrock5281]

Nice geezer and his story is amazing

[@thetruth5357]

Let’s go PADDY!!

[@robdavies3113]

what a man go on pad lad

[@davidgrove6113]

Such a great lad love him!

[@nutmegriot209]

knowing how much of a bookworm Leavitt is, that gift by Paddy is so funny. nice one 😄

[@rizzledizzle9801]

Think i saw an interview were he said he reads a book a day, if true thats impressive, i read a book a year

[@deanj539]

This interview just proves paddy is an original human being who’s knows his place not some jumped up fighter who’s ego controls their mind and character! Big up the pads 👌🏻

[@gerardcooch6296]

People slate paddy but he’s a proper Scouser through n through pure heart of gold. Long may your success continue mate 💪🏻😎

[@Lukeey420]

'People mistake my confidence for arrogance' well said paddy!! 👏 one of the most straight headed, genuine person in the game! Respect 🙏 👊

[@davethegreat]

Imagine Leavitt accepts the book, beats and twerks on Paddy then reviews the book a week later 🤣

[@HD6SOCCER]

All betas seem very excited for their lord leavit to do something but in reality he’s a crab 🦀

[@00L000]

Lol

[@luked.5607]

That was a good comment actually lol of course the first reply is someone riding Paddy 😂 ever heard about what if?? That would be quite good entertainment ngl. LOL

[@luked.5607]

Paddy fan here but come on lol

[@albuquerquehotspot7835]

@@HD6SOCCER watch out guys I found the super original sigma male boss

[@rizzledizzle9801]

Paddys got a great heart, he doesnt need to do the extra bits but he does coz hes a top person, i know he does alot of charity stuff that doesnt get publicity. Top man, edit- that statement that people going through health problems are the real warriors made me cry and i dont cry, beautiful paddy, much love xo

[@TheCkhutton12]

I think paddy is bringing in a lot of mental and handicap audiences, similar to a wwe draw.

[@rizzledizzle9801]

@@TheCkhutton12 good point, dont think u can say that h word anymore tho bro

[@TheCkhutton12]

RizzleDizzle Ha people should celebrate their differences and accept the reality of this world. I’m sure your half joking, a funny thought to me is out of the billions of sperm a retarded swimmer makes the cut. Imagine how handicapped the rest of those swimmers were . God bless the handicapped and the little pygmies of Africa.

[@7davelemmon]

I cant wait for this fight. I fully believe this fight won't be close. Paddy's gotta win this.

[@Caninefuturesliverpool]

Lad, choked me there. 💚💚💚 Bring it home mate 🔥🔥🔥

[@Gentamaquay]

Bro a shape shifter

[@manassetotype7098]

"I've never went into a fight wanting to hurt someone" - Paddy Pimblett

[@spookyboi317]

Yeah we all watched the vid

[@VampireHub616]

Weird thing to quote

[@sambraithwaite829]

I think a lot of fighters feel like this

[@jasonobrien2582]

Make a decent comment and not just quote what he said

[@rizzledizzle9801]

It is a funny quote, its a paradox,, i went into every fight wanting to kill the world but then i realised i cant fight and i normally end up black n blue.

[@heturnal]

Love this lad

[@jongibbs6734]

I can't see Paddy losing this! Particularly after what he's been through..11.12min's..extra fire..best of luck lad

[@keleharvey4572]

Never seen paddy with an axe to grind....stay humble lad

[@Chaac-pe6vn]

i catch myself reading comments in his accent while watching this interview lmao 🤣 let’s go paddyyyy 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@ruzziasht349]

To be honest we all do that lad

[@christopherwinrow3878]

Brilliant video mate respect YNWA brother

[@Cg-ru3eh]

I can already see if paddy loses he gonna say oh I was too emotional I think he wins tho

[@DeceptionOfTheState]

Adam's style reminds me of Chris Van Vliet. Great stuff.

[@mn98lfc]

Where can I get that T-shirt Paddy got on??

[@antonygiggs1904]

Big respect to paddy 👏

[@roadwarrior22]

Solid young man!

[@muirislandjim453]

Ooooohhhhh Paddy the Baddy!!! 💪🏻💥

[@ramboslice3035]

I love this guy

[@dannymckechnie7688]

his love and HIS love Loves ❤️ ya paddy, thanks for the fight

[@return_of_the_redi]

Paddy's such a nice bloke 👌., got a big heart 💚✌️💨

[@powpow9560]

"split his wig open with elbows" hahahahaa

[@Tru3Times]

This was incredible!

[@patrickbourke2385]

Great interviewer!

[@thomastaylor9632]

All for being confident but pride comes before a fall

[@Major98]

I commend Paddy for losing the weight. Dude looked ridiculous a few months ago

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

He's done it for many many years.

[@harolddpvp8994]

The notorious picture was actually fake 😭

[@peoplegetslapped1502]

He doesn’t actually get that fat he just stores it all in his face. He lifted his shirt up and he was about 15-16 percent body fat

[@Major98]

@Carnival Of Tools he's admitted to yoyo dieting. He's gone on record saying he's had to lose 50 lbs for fights in the past. Look at xcellentmma's video about it.

[@ChrisMcloviification]

Its not hard for him he can afford to to that he has the best nutrition in the world and the PI center

[@garethevans1657]

True peoples champ right here, man of the people 🤜🏻 let’s have it Saturday lad

[@xbrandnewx]

Paddy kidding on he is living in Leavitt head rent fee. When in reality Leavitt is casually strolling around in paddy's head rent free. *Crab Crab Lad Lad Crab* 😅

[@YearsOVDecay1]

Exactly

[@liverpoolsfinest6305]

The pride of liverpool. This is Paddy. Paddy makes me feel so proud. People should help people. Go on Lad. We believe in U. YNWA

[@davidravenscroft1641]

A genuine lad,got a big heart underneath the ego provado. Good luck Paddy!..(YNWA).

[@nickpaulo579]

Genuine and Ego/Bravado are antonyms... Also he is an actor right, so His 2nd job is to ACT?

[@Kingofthekop1]

Justin let the fans down big time here

[@bicyclepro12345]

I legit love paddy’s shirt, anyone know where I can buy it?

[@swoosh26]

Is he can keep up a winning streak this guy is gonna be rich and the more people that love are hate him(doesn't matter) the richer he gets

[@justmyster1976]

Love 'or' hate. Dumdum

[@CarlHankin07]

Yep if he keeps winning the more haters he will get..but the richer he will become financially

[@Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

So, “I’m fantastic lad” becomes I’m fantastichhhhhggguuu lad

[@Inwhyseeb]

This dude is so serious for no reason😂😂😂

[@jasonhawkings8240]

Love this lad. All the best for the fight mate. YNWA

[@michaelsmyth5877]

I kinda get why he wouldn't turn up, but he must have agreed to it, bad weight cut?? He does seem like he likes the camera so that's my thoughts.

[@Podcazts]

Mind games.

[@Podcazts]

@@gi7685 I think Paddy’s striking is shocking as it is, he’s got an incredible chin but like everything that’s going to go eventually. If he’s all worked up and gasses i wouldn’t be surprised if leavitt sits on him for 3 rounds.

[@michaelsmyth5877]

@@Podcazts yeah probably, but why miss out on media like this, this is his opertunity to take his shine

[@Podcazts]

@@michaelsmyth5877 Leavitt doesnt really seem to care about being in the limelight. Its also clearly worked Paddy sounds really aggravated- stress ain’t gonna help w the weight cut either.