Paddy Pimblett “The Baddy”
Lightweight · English (United Kingdom) · UFC
Aggressive submission grappler with a high-pace, crowd-pleasing all-action style
Triangle choke / rear-naked choke
Record & stats
| Division | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | English (United Kingdom) |
| Team | Next Generation MMA (Liverpool) |
| Height | 178cm5′10″ |
| Reach | 185cm6′1″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 31 |
| KO rate | 74% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
75% Finish rate- 7 KO/TKO · 29%
- 11 Submission · 46%
- 6 Decision · 25%
Recent results
- Wvs Benoit Saint DenisPimblett def. Saint Denis (submission, D'Arce choke, R1)
- Lvs Justin Gaethje 🏆Gaethje def. Pimblett — UD 5
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Titles & honors
- Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion (2016–2017, one title defense)
Biography
Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett has ridden a wave of scouse charisma and genuine grappling brilliance from Liverpool's Next Generation MMA gym to the top of the UFC lightweight division. A prodigy who captured the Cage Warriors featherweight title at just 21, he arrived in the UFC in 2021 and became an instant phenomenon, reeling off seven straight Octagon wins — submitting veterans like King Green with a first-round triangle and out-pointing the legendary Tony Ferguson — before announcing himself as a true contender by stopping former title challenger Michael Chandler with a third-round TKO at UFC 314. That surge earned him an interim lightweight title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in January 2026, where he proved his championship mettle by going all five rounds in a memorable war, dropping a competitive decision. The 31-year-old improved to 24-4 by submitting Benoit Saint Denis with a D'Arce choke just 52 seconds into round one at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026 — one of the fastest finishes on the card — and remains one of the division's most talked-about contenders; no next fight had been announced as of July 23, 2026.
Fight history
- WBenoit Saint DenisW SUB R1 (0:52)
- LJustin GaethjeL UD 5
- WMichael ChandlerW TKO R3
- WKing GreenW SUB R1
- WTony FergusonW UD 3
- WJared GordonW UD 3
FAQ
- What is Paddy Pimblett's record?
- As of July 2026, Paddy Pimblett is 24-4 (7 wins by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 6 by decision). He most recently submitted Benoit Saint Denis with a D'Arce choke at 0:52 of round 1 at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026.
- What happened when Paddy Pimblett fought at UFC 329?
- Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis with a D'Arce choke just 52 seconds into round 1 at UFC 329 (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, July 12, 2026) — one of the fastest finishes on the card.
- When does Paddy Pimblett fight next?
- No fight had been announced as of July 23, 2026. He is coming off a first-round submission win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 (July 12, 2026).
- Has Paddy Pimblett ever lost in the UFC?
- Yes, once — a five-round unanimous-decision loss to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026. He has never been stopped by strikes.
- Why is Paddy Pimblett nicknamed 'The Baddy'?
- It's a rhyming nickname on his real name "Paddy", used since his Cage Warriors days, that fits his cheeky, larger-than-life Liverpool personality.
- How tall is Paddy Pimblett?
- Paddy Pimblett is 178cm (5'10") tall with a 185cm reach, fighting out of Liverpool's Next Generation MMA at lightweight.