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Paddy Pimblett might just be only days away from claiming brand new Rolex watches courtesy of superstar rapper Drake and his latest bumper UFC flutter. The Liverpudlian pair, who have taken MMA by storm over the past 12 months with three consecutive victories each, were backed to beat Hannah Goldy and Jordan Leavitt respectively - which they did with aplomb.Drake risked a huge Bitcoin stake of $2.296,211.30 (£1.9million) on both to secure wins in front of the British crowd - claiming $3.723,077.00 (£3.1m) - and a profit of £1.2m. READ MORE: UFC star Molly McCann 'picking up s***' to stay grounded amid new-found fame and riches While those winnings will not make a massive impact on his estimated net worth of £208m, his promise of a lucrative gift will be sure to make both the Meatball and the Baddy rather content.With Pimblett saying on Saturday evening: "We messaged him on Instagram and he was like, 'Yeah, yous are getting a Rolex'." Speaking to Daily Star Sport, McCann said in an update: "Drake has said he will sort us out with a watch when we arrive in America and we go on Wednesday." Who should Meatball Molly and Paddy Pimblett fight next? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below. Adding of her stunning triumph which included another spinning back elbow: "It was mad to replicate the same finish but this time I feel like it was magnified because of the likes of Drake putting a £2m bet on us."There was a lot more eyes on us to see if we were actually who we say we are."My and my girlfriend were washing our clothes and hoovering.

UFC history after consecutive London victories - and he believes he will have his hands on a belt after just two more fights.Following the 21-year-old's stunning submission victory over Cody Durden back in March, he cruised to a unanimous decision triumph over Charles Johnson this time around over three gruelling rounds.Despite his frustration at not being able to secure another finish, Mokaev, who fights out of Manchester and Wigan by way of Dagestan, has no doubts over a title being in his future. READ MORE: Molly McCann delivers update on Drake's Rolex promise after £3million bet on UFC London The rising flyweight star moved to the UK with his father following the tragic passing of his mother at the age of just 12, was given just £5 a day to get by in a refugee camp.Having been moved to Wigan where they settled, Mokaev was hit with the news that he could be forced to leave the country while fighting as an amateur.Speaking to Daily Star Sport this week, Mokaev said: "In 2017 I nearly got deported. Who is the best Flyweight in the UFC? Give us your verdict in the comments section below. "I got a two-week notice to leave and all the court we went through was crazy.

A mural has been painted in Dundee in honour of UFC star Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett. The cage-fighter made an impassioned speech on Saturday night after a close friend committed suicide just hours before the bout.

READ MORE: UFC London finale ends after 16 seconds with horror knee injury as Tom Aspinall collapses"He said he won't do a stadium in the UK, but the Baddy's come along. So we will." And after the Scouse reception that both Pimblett and Molly McCann got at the 02, even White must be seeing the potential of an event in the north west.But he won't be the first fighter to take centre stage in front of a packed football stadium, as many greats have done the same before him.

Paddy Pimblett has vowed never to fight at the O2 Arena again and is instead targeting a bout at Anfield - the home of his beloved Liverpool. Paddy the Baddy went two for two at the O2 Arena in UFC on Saturday night as he defeated Jordan Leavitt with a submission in the second round of their clash. A packed house witnessed the Scouse fighter take his UFC record to three out of three, but the 27-year-old doesn't believe the iconic venue is big enough for his future ambitions.

Paddy Pimblett has told UFC fans that he will never again fight at The O2 arena in London while insisting that Dana White will go back on his vow over holding an event at Anfield. UFC president White seemed to end The Baddy's dream of fighting at his spiritual home and the residence of his beloved Liverpool FC by saying that the promotion will not "go outside in f****** England" due to the weather.

Stormzy was shocked to see that UFC star Molly McCann could lift him with ease.The British rapper is a big fan of Scouse duo McCann and Paddy Pimblett, and was seen celebrating with the duo following their wins at UFC London on Saturday night. Stormzy was also in the front row for the event, and McCann ran over to the rapper to celebrate after her first round finish against Hannah Goldy.And at a height of 6'4, there aren't many people that Stormzy would fear.

winning the second round through submission in just his third UFC outing. But following his win, the 27-year-old, from Huyton, discussed two tragedies that occured during the build-up to the fight including the recent death of his close friend - and used his post-match interview as a platform to encourage men to speak out about their mental health troubles. UFC LONDON CARD: Recap all the action and results at UFC London in our blog READ MORE: Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann pay tribute after death of four-year-old Lee "Yeah, once again I'm disappointed in my performance lad, that's not me," said Pimblett while speaking to former UFC champion Michael Bisping.

READ MORE: Molly McCann mocks beloved Everton after delighting UFC London with first-round stoppage Aspinall went into the fight ranked #6 in the UFC heavyweight standings to the #4 of Blaydes, aiming to edge ever closer to a title fight, having won his first five bouts in the promotion.The 29-year-old had previously admitted that whatever happened the night wouldn't have been as perfect as his comprehensive triumph over Alexander Volkov in March.Aspinall told Daily Star Sport: "It doesn't go more perfect than that. Who should headline the next UFC London card? Tell us in the comments section below. "I'm never going to have a fight as good as that again.

UFC crowd with a brutal TKO on opponent Hannah Goldy, and proceeded to celebrate with Stormzy who was in the front row.It was another victorious occasion for McCann on British soil, as her round one heroics stopped Goldy, who was tipped to be one of her toughest opponents yet. But with Stormzy backing both her and Paddy Pimblett, McCann delivered the goods before rushing over to the rapper.McCann delivered another brutal elbow before being stopped by the referee, and in usual chaotic scenes she hopped the cage and celebrated with a drink after hugging Stormzy.

Paddy Pimblett continued his rise to UFC superstardom with an enthralling victory over his toughest opponent yet in the form of Jordan Leavitt at UFC London on Saturday evening.After Leavitt promised to twerk over his rival should he have won the bout, the Baddy said he would instead 'teabag' the American should his winning streak continue in the style of 'Modern Warfare 2'.Having got the better of the opening two rounds and completed the act, he hugged it out with Leavitt to end their rivalry as he look ahead to his next bout - which could well be stateside. READ MORE: Drake places £1.9million bet on Paddy Pimblett and Meatball Molly's fights at UFC London Pimblett, who planned to make light work of his rival following first-round victories in each of his first two UFC outings, took a dislike to Leavitt's pre-fight taunts.He said "He's an absolute crab. Do you know what I mean? He can't throw a punch to save his life, and he's trying to talk s***."Adding: "I've never really been p***ed off leading up to a fight.

READ MORE: Drake places £1.9million bet on Paddy Pimblett and Meatball Molly's fights at UFC London The Meatball came out firing and in a bid to delight the crowd and did just that with a string of brutal connections that included her now trademark spinning back elbow.With Herb Dean calling off the bout inside the opening round the Meatball hailed the crowd for their support of female combat sports, which she says is unrivalled.Commentator Michael Bisping then asked McCann who she would like to fight next - but she insisted that it wasn't up to her - but the big Blue did jokingly say: "I won't let you down - I'm not Everton Football Club!" Who should Molly McCann fight next? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.Earlier on the night, Nicolas Dalby beat Claudio Silva by unanimous decision with Victoria Leonardo securing victory over Mandy Bohm by the same method.Up next was the Black Country Banger Jai Herbert, who took on Canadian Kyle Nelson and claimed a unanimous decision victory as did Muhammad Mokaev over Charles Johnson.The first stoppage of the night came at the hands of Jonathan Pearce who wore down Makwan Amirkhani to secure a second round finish before Nathaniel Wood got back to winning ways after a war with Charles Rosa.Fellow Brit Marc Diakiese then made it four in a row for the home favourites by seeing off the threat of Damir Hadzovic over three rounds at lightweight.

UFC London win over flyweight rival Charles Johnson on Saturday evening as Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann and Tom Aspinall waited in the wings.Charles Johnson came into the bout on the back of 10 wins from 12 MMA bouts and four consecutive LFA victories to earn his fight shot at UFC glory as the promotion returned to the UK.Mokaev, who beat Cody Durden by guillotine choke to open the first UFC London of the year in March, had early joy but ended the fight frustrated against a resistant Johnson, despite moving to 7-0. READ MORE: Drake places £1.9million bet on Paddy Pimblett and Meatball Molly's fights at UFC London Mokaev, who fights out of Manchester by way of Dagestan, was never looking for a slow rise into the UFC rankings having put together a perfect amateur career of 22 victories. Mokaev told Daily Star Sport ahead of his UFC debut on the first London card of the year that he wanted to break the record of Jon Jones to become the youngest champion in the history of the promotion.

Paddy Pimblett had a day to remember as he swapped the octagon for the race track by paying a visit to a Formula 1 grand prix earlier this month. The UFC star was a guest of the Haas team at the British Grand Prix and seemed to be a lucky charm for the F1 minnows, who secured a double points finish with drivers Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen.

Paddy Pimblett has been suspended just hours before his UFC London return against Jordan Leavitt as his battle with social media giants continues.The Baddy is an avid user of both Instagram and Twitter where he has built up a combined total of more than one million followers - but only one of those accounts remains active.The 27-year-old Liverpudlian has enjoyed a smash hit start to his UFC career with entertaining first-round victories over Luigi Vendramini and Rodrigo Vargas amid his clashes with the media platforms. READ MORE: Tom Aspinall says Curtis Blaydes has "no idea" what he's going to do at UFC London - EXCLUSIVE Following his first UFC win back in September of 2021, Pimblett called out Mark Zuckerberg after his Instagram account was shut down - later having the same problem on Twitter.He was blocked from the platform for alleged 'targeted abuse' going on to create a new account which earned verification.He said at the time: "Looks like I’ll be making a new twitter tonight ppl.Who would be your dream next opponent for Paddy Pimblett? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"The worlds full of snowflakes ya can’t even give it back to trolls now a days, but they can say what they want."As of Saturday morning (July 23) there has been no update over why Pimblett's account has again been suspended, but he is sure to mention it in the octagon should he extend his professional record to 19-3 with a win over Leavitt (10–1).Twitter regulations state: "Twitter's purpose is to serve the public conversation."Violence, harassment and other similar types of behaviour discourage people from expressing themselves, and ultimately diminish the value of global public conversation."Our rules are to ensure all people can

Paddy Pimblett is gearing up for another huge UFC fight on Saturday night as he takes on Jordan Leavitt at the O2 Arena.Pimblett bared his backside at the weigh-in ahead of the clash and offered a message to those who doubted he could make the weight - "kiss my a***." Pimblett, 27, is returning to the octagon for the first time since his impressive win over Rodrigo Vargas in March and has shed 50lbs in weight following his success over Vargas after going on an 11,000-calorie binge and dubbing himself 'Paddy the fatty.'READ MORE: UFC ring girl dated PSG star Neymar and now has sizzling OnlyFans account Pimblett has become a success in MMA with a fight record of 18 wins and three losses but his first ever loss was against a novice who beat him in 35 seconds back on October 5, 2013.

Paddy Pimblett bared his backside at the weigh-in ahead of his UFC fight on Saturday and offered a message to those who doubted he could make the weight - "kiss my a***."Pimblett, 27, returns to the octagon this weekend for the first time since his impressive win over Rodrigo Vargas in March as he takes on Jordan Leavitt at the O2 Arena on Saturday. The Liverpudlian brawler put on almost 50lbs in two weeks following his success over Vargas after going on an 11,000 calorie binge and dubbing himself 'Paddy the fatty.'But he has impressively shed 49lbs of that weight to make the lightweight limit for his fight against Leavitt, weighing in at 156lb.