Paddy Pimblett • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 324(1/24/26) Pimblett lost a five round unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje in a fight for the interim UFC lightweight title
• UFC 314(4/12/25) Pimblett stopped Michael Chandler via strikes at 3:07 of the third round
• UFC 304(7/27/24) Pimblett submitted King Green via triangle choke at 3:22 of the first round
• UFC 296(12/16/23) Pimblett won a three round unanimous decision over Tony Ferguson
• UFC 282(12/10/22) Pimblett won a three round unanimous decision over Jared Gordon
• UFC Fight Night(7/23/22) Pimblett submitted Jordan Leavitt via rear naked choke at 2:46 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(3/19/22) Pimblett submitted Kazula Vargas via rear naked choke at 3:50 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(9/4/21) Pimblett knocked out Luigi Vendramini at 4:25 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2012

Seven wins by KO, 10 by submission (6 RNC, 2 flying triangle choke, 2 triangle armbar)

12 first round finishes

Has won 10 of his last 12

Holds 2016 win over UFC vet Julian Erosa

Also faced UFC vets Cameron Else and Nad Narimani

Origin of nickname: “My coach gave me the nickname.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: Istarted training when I was 15 and fell in love with it, but really, I was born to do this - it’s my calling / destiny.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: FCC Featherweight Champ, Cage Warriors Featherweight Champ

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: 9-0 amateur and won the AFC bantamweight title and defended it 3 times

Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: 2nd degree black belt in BJJ

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Toughest fights to date have to be Jared Gordon and Julian Erosa - both very tough opponents I went to decision with in very close fights.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: My favorite fighter is 'Big Nog' Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. I see myself in him and I aspire to be like him as I know I can take a beating and keep coming back to finish my opponent at the last second.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I’ve never had a normal job – I started training full time when I was 16.

Q: Personal Life/Background:

ANSWER: Father to 2 beautiful newborn twin girls and a husband to a beautiful wife, love Liverpool football club, I follow them home and away, one of my main passions outside of MMA, Scouser/Sorcerer