Personal Information
Full Name | Paddy Pimblett |
Date of Birth | January 3, 1995 |
Age | 28 Years |
Nationality | British |
Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Nickname | The Baddy |
Championship Held | Former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion |
Weight Class | Lightweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
Career Stats | 20-3-0 |
Status | Active |
Paddy Pimblett: A Brief Biography
Patrick Pimblett, who also goes by his nickname, ‘The Baddy,’ is an English lightweight MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Pimblett entered the professional circuit in 2012 at the age of 17, achieving a 3–0 record before securing a contract with Cage Warriors the following year. He also won the featherweight belt in the same promotion after defeating Kevin Petshi via submission.
Pimblett maintains a professional MMA record of 20 wins to 3 losses (20-3-0) and is currently an unranked fighter on the UFC roster. He has fought in the UFC four times and has won on all occasions (4-0-0). 'The Baddy' is now scheduled to fight Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023.
Paddy Pimblett Personal Information
Name | Paddy Pimblett |
Age | 28 |
DOB | January 3, 1995 |
Nationality | English |
Mother Name | Jackie Pimblett |
Father name | Mark Pimblett |
Profession | MMA Fighter |
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) - Lightweight |
Education | St Margaret Mary's Primary school and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High school |
Relationship Status | Married to Laura Gregory |
Paddy Pimblett Early Life
Paddy made his professional debut in 2012 at OMMAC 15 against Nathan Thomas. Pimblett defeated the more experienced Thomas in the first round via TKO(submission to strikes). He then went on to win his next 2-fights against Dougie Scott and Jack Drabble to amass a professional record of 3-0. After this, he joined Cage Warriors.
Pimblett made his Cage Warriors debut at CW 56 against Florian Clarin. He won unanimously but lost his next fight to Cameron Else via technical submission. Paddy rebounded from the loss and went on a 7-fight win streak. Following this, Pimblett was awarded a title shot for the vacant Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship. He fought Johny Frachey for the belt at CW 78 and TKO'ed him in the first round via punches to become the CW Featherweight Champion. He defended his title once against Julian Erosa at Cage Warriors Unplugged before losing it to Nad Narimani at CWFC via a unanimous decision.
Following the loss, Pimblett to Lightweight defeated Alexis Savvidis via 2nd round flying triangle submission. Following this, Paddy was awarded a title shot at the vacant Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship against Soren Bak. Pimblett failed to win the belt as he lost the bout unanimously. He bounced back and defeated Decky Dalton at CW 113 in the first round via TKO (punches) and then defeated Davide Martinez at CW 122 via a first-round rear-naked choke. He left Cage Warriors after the bout and signed up with the UFC.
Paddy Pimblett Wife
Paddy Pimblett and his fiancée, Laura Gregory, tied the knot in April 2023. The pair had been together for around a decade, and Pimblett made headlines when he proposed to her during their 2020 trip to Thailand.
Paddy Pimblett Social Media
Paddy Pimblett has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Pimblett’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 2.5 million on Instagram and over 172,000 on X.
Paddy Pimblett Net Worth
Paddy Pimblett's net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million. This figure is attributed to his successful UFC career, earning him over $510,000 in prize money, along with additional pay from sponsorships and various avenues. He also boasts a massive social media following, which contributes to his overall income.
Paddy Pimblett Endorsements
Barstool Sports, a digital media company specializing in sports and pop culture content, sponsors Paddy Pimblett. Reports indicate that he has secured a seven-figure deal with Barstool Sports. He is also sponsored by All Black Everything, a supplement company specializing in pre-workouts.
Paddy Pimblett MMA Record
Paddy Pimblett boasts a mixed martial arts record of 20 wins and 3 losses in 23 fights (20-3-0). Among his victories, 6 were achieved by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, and 5 by decision. His three losses consist of 1 by submission and 2 by decision. Pimblett has fought four times in the UFC, winning on all occasions (4-0-0).
Paddy Pimblett made a successful UFC debut on September 4, 2021, defeating Luigi Vendramini via first-round knockout, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. In October 2021, he secured a huge endorsement deal with Barstool Sports valued at over $1,000,000. Pimblett continued his winning streak with a submission victory over Rodrigo Vargas in March 2022, earning another Performance of the Night bonus.
Despite revealing a modest fight purse, he triumphed over Jordan Leavitt in July 2022, securing yet another Performance of the Night award with a rear-naked choke submission. Pimblett faced controversy in his December 10, 2022, bout against Jared Gordon, winning via unanimous decision amidst widespread disagreement.
23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By submission | 9 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 2 |
Paddy Pimblett Losses
Paddy Pimblett has suffered 3 losses in his professional MMA career. Pimblett's first loss was against Cameron Else via an anaconda choke submission. His second and third losses were against Nad Narimani and Søren Bak, respectively. Pimblett, however, has never lost in the UFC as of now.
Paddy Pimblett House
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett resides and trains out of Liverpool, England.
Paddy Pimblett Most Popular Fights
Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon
Paddy Pimblett vs. Luigi Vendramini
Last Updated On December 15, 2023
FAQs
A. Paddy Pimblett has a record of 20 wins and 3 losses (20-3-0).
A. Paddy Pimblett’s next fight is against Tony Ferguson on December 16, 2023.
A. Paddy Pimblett has never lost in the UFC.
A. Yes, Paddy Pimblett was a former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion.
A. Paddy Pimblett has 9 submission victories in MMA.