Paddy Pimblett

British mixed martial artist known for his entertaining fighting style and charismatic personality, competing in UFC's lightweight division.

Patrick Joseph Pimblett was born in Huyton, Liverpool in 1995. He is of the same Huyton background as many Liverpool FC players — the geography is central to his identity. He won the Cage Warriors featherweight title before the UFC signed him in 2021. His UFC debut won him the Performance of the Night award. His combination of ground grappling — exceptional submission offence — with an engaging style on the feet and his Liverpudlian personality made him the most watched British UFC fighter since Michael Bisping. After defeating Jared Gordon in October 2022 he delivered a post-fight speech about male mental health and the importance of speaking about feelings — the speech went viral and generated millions of views. He carries a significant social media following and generates sell-out British crowds. His fights regularly trend on social media in the United Kingdom. He has been involved in controversy around weight management — his walk-around weight being significantly above lightweight. He is the most commercially significant British MMA fighter in the post-Bisping era.

Pimblett is known for his aggressive, forward-pressure fighting style and well-rounded skill set. He possesses strong grappling credentials with multiple submission victories, particularly favoring rear-naked chokes. His striking has improved significantly throughout his career, and he's known for his ability to finish fights both standing and on the ground.

Rising star in UFC lightweight division known for entertaining fights and strong fan following

• Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion
• UFC lightweight contender
• Multiple Performance of Night bonuses