Patrick Pimblett, a.k.a. "Paddy," is an English mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC’s Lightweight division. He was born January 3, 1995, in Liverpool, England. Pimlett began training in MMA at the age of 14 and his professional debut at the age of 17. Before his UFC career, Pimblett fought in the promotion Cage Warriors, where he won the featherweight championship in 2016.
Pimblett, also known as ‘The Baddy’, appeared in the UFC for the first time in 2021. Inside the UFC, he had exploded on the scene with a record of 5-0 showcasing his great grappling and striking ability. The biggest win of his career came against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 in December 2023, where Pimblett won via a unanimous decision. That said, as of July 2024, he still hasn't taken a bout against any top-15 fighter. Out of the cage, Pimblett is a social media sensation and brand ambassador for Barstool Sports. He has also spoken in the past about mental health following the suicide of a close friend.
Paddy Pimblett Fighting Style
Paddy Pimblett's fighting style is both versatile and aggressive, combining striking and grappling to secure victories. At first, his focus was on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as he holds a black belt and excels in executing complex submissions like flying triangles. His knockout power was also demonstrated in his UFC debut where he knocked out Luigi Vendramini with a series of punches, demonstrating his improved striking from dedicated training in boxing and Muay Thai. Pimblett's wrestling, while not as prominent as his grappling, effectively supports his ground game, as seen when he secured a rear-naked choke against Jordan Leavitt.
Paddy Pimblett UFC Record
Paddy Pimblett holds an undefeated UFC record of five wins in five outings (5-0-0). He made his debut on September 4, 2021, and has racked up wins over fierce opponents like Jared Gordon and Tony Ferguson.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 21–3 | Tony Ferguson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 296 | December 16, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 20–3 | Jared Gordon | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 282 | December 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 19–3 | Jordan Leavitt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | July 23, 2022 | 2 | 2:46 | London, England |
| Win | 18–3 | Rodrigo Vargas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | March 19, 2022 | 1 | 3:50 | London, England |
| Win | 17–3 | Luigi Vendramini | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till | September 4, 2021 | 1 | 4:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
FAQs on Paddy Pimblett's fighting style
A. Paddy Pimblett is a versatile fighter with both striking and grappling skills.
A. No, he fights with an orthodox stance.
A. He has lost 3 fights as a professional.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 3 losses.
A. No, Paddy Pimblett has won all the fights that he has fought in the UFC.
