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 | 178cm |
| Reach | 185cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 31 |
| KO rate | 74% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
74% Finish rate- 7 KO/TKO · 30%
- 10 Submission · 43%
- 6 Decision · 26%
Recent results
- 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. Now 23-4 with 7 knockouts and 10 submissions — and never stopped by strikes — the 31-year-old remains a top-10 ranked lightweight and one of the sport's biggest draws as he begins his march back at UFC 329.
Fight history
- 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 9, 2026, Paddy Pimblett's professional MMA record is 23-4 (7 wins by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 6 by decision).
- When does Paddy Pimblett fight next?
- Pimblett faces Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026.
- Has Paddy Pimblett ever lost in the UFC?
- Yes, once — a five-round unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje in the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026; he has never been knocked out in his career.
- Why is Paddy Pimblett called 'The Baddy'?
- The nickname is a playful rhyme with 'Paddy' that he has carried since his Cage Warriors days, matching his cheeky Liverpool persona.