Paddy Pimblett, UFC lightweight fighter
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"The Baddy"

PADDY
PIMBLETT

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24
Wins
4
Losses
0
Draws
18
Finishes
1
Win Streak
65.21
FS Score
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Overview

Paddy Pimblett is a United Kingdom mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Lightweight division, with a professional MMA record of 23-4. (Record and vitals verified from Wikipedia/Wikidata; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
61
Speed
69
Defense
80
Durability
93
Fight IQ
78

Tale of the Tape

Age
31
Height
5'10" · 70 in · 178 cm
Reach
73 in · 185 cm
Division
Lightweight · ≤ 155 lb / 70.3 kg
Divisions Fought
Bantamweight → Featherweight → Lightweight
Hometown
Liverpool, England
Country
United Kingdom

Recent Form

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Fight History

Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Benoît Saint Denis via Technical Submission (Peruvian necktie) in round 1 (0:52) at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, taking his record to 24–4.

ResultWin MethodTechnical Submission (Peruvian necktie) Round1 · 0:52 EventUFC 329 DateJul 11, 2026 Record after24–4
Watch on YouTube Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis 🚨 | UFC 329 — UFC
Fight Summary

Pimblett lost to Justin Gaethje via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, taking his record to 23–4.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 324 DateJan 24, 2026 Record after23–4
Watch on YouTube Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett | FULL FIGHT | UFC Freedom 250 — UFC and 2 more
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 3 (3:07) at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, taking his record to 23–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round3 · 3:07 EventUFC 314 DateApr 12, 2025 Record after23–3
Watch on YouTube Paddy Pimblett vs Michael Chandler | FULL FIGHT | UFC 324 — UFC
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated King Green via Technical Submission (triangle choke) in round 1 (3:22) at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, taking his record to 22–3.

ResultWin MethodTechnical Submission (triangle choke) Round1 · 3:22 EventUFC 304 DateJul 27, 2024 Record after22–3
Watch on YouTube Paddy Pimblett vs King Green | UFC 304 | Full Fight — Octagon Replays
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Tony Ferguson via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023, taking his record to 21–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 296 DateDec 16, 2023 Record after21–3
Watch on YouTube Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett MMA Full Fight 2024 | UFC 296 Lightweight Bout — BrawlKnockout
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Jared Gordon via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022, taking his record to 20–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 282 DateDec 10, 2022 Record after20–3
Watch on YouTube PADDY PIMBLETT VS JARED GORDON UFC282 - FULL FIGHT. — GODSEYE
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Jordan Leavitt via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:46) at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall on July 23, 2022, taking his record to 19–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:46 EventUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall DateJul 23, 2022 Record after19–3
Watch on YouTube Paddy Pimblett vs Jordan Leavitt FREE FIGHT UFC 282 — MMA FİGTH
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Rodrigo Vargas via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:50) at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall on March 19, 2022, taking his record to 18–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:50 EventUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall DateMar 19, 2022 Record after18–3
Watch on YouTube Paddy PImblett vs. Kazula Vargas FULL FIGHT [UFC London – Mar. 19, 2022] | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Luigi Vendramini via KO (punches) in round 1 (4:25) at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till on September 4, 2021, taking his record to 17–3.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 4:25 EventUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till DateSep 4, 2021 Record after17–3
Watch on YouTube UFC APEX Banger: Paddy Pimblett vs Luigi Vendramini | FREE FIGHT — UFC
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Davide Martinez via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:37) at Cage Warriors 122 on March 20, 2021, taking his record to 16–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:37 EventCage Warriors 122 DateMar 20, 2021 Record after16–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Decky Dalton via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:51) at Cage Warriors 113 on March 20, 2020, taking his record to 15–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:51 EventCage Warriors 113 DateMar 20, 2020 Record after15–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett lost to Søren Bak via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 96 on September 1, 2018, taking his record to 14–3.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 96 DateSep 1, 2018 Record after14–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Alexis Savvidis via Submission (flying triangle choke) in round 2 (0:53) at Cage Warriors 90 on February 24, 2018, taking his record to 14–2.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (flying triangle choke) Round2 · 0:53 EventCage Warriors 90 DateFeb 24, 2018 Record after14–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett lost to Nad Narimani via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 82 on April 1, 2017, taking his record to 13–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 82 DateApr 1, 2017 Record after13–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Julian Erosa via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at Cage Warriors: Unplugged 1 on November 12, 2016, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors: Unplugged 1 DateNov 12, 2016 Record after13–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Johnny Frachey via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:35) at Cage Warriors 78 on September 10, 2016, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:35 EventCage Warriors 78 DateSep 10, 2016 Record after12–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Teddy Violet via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:28) at Cage Warriors 77 on July 8, 2016, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:28 EventCage Warriors 77 DateJul 8, 2016 Record after11–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Ashleigh Grimshaw via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 75 on April 15, 2016, taking his record to 10–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 75 DateApr 15, 2016 Record after10–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Miguel Haro via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (4:46) at Full Contact Contender 13 on June 20, 2015, taking his record to 9–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 4:46 EventFull Contact Contender 13 DateJun 20, 2015 Record after9–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Kevin Petshi via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:56) at Full Contact Contender 12 on March 28, 2015, taking his record to 8–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:56 EventFull Contact Contender 12 DateMar 28, 2015 Record after8–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Stephen Martin via TKO (doctor stoppage) in round 1 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 73 on November 1, 2014, taking his record to 7–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (doctor stoppage) Round1 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 73 DateNov 1, 2014 Record after7–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Conrad Hayes via Submission (triangle armbar) in round 1 (3:17) at Cage Warriors 68 on May 3, 2014, taking his record to 6–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle armbar) Round1 · 3:17 EventCage Warriors 68 DateMay 3, 2014 Record after6–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Martin Sheridan via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 65 on March 1, 2014, taking his record to 5–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 65 DateMar 1, 2014 Record after5–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett lost to Cameron Else via Technical Submission (anaconda choke) in round 1 (0:35) at Cage Warriors 60 on October 5, 2013, taking his record to 4–1.

ResultLoss MethodTechnical Submission (anaconda choke) Round1 · 0:35 EventCage Warriors 60 DateOct 5, 2013 Record after4–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Florian Calin via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Cage Warriors 56 on July 6, 2013, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventCage Warriors 56 DateJul 6, 2013 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Jack Drabble via TKO (punches) in round 1 (0:21) at OMMAC 17 on June 1, 2013, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 0:21 EventOMMAC 17 DateJun 1, 2013 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Dougie Scott via Submission (flying triangle choke) in round 1 (2:09) at Cage Contender: Fight Stars on December 1, 2012, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (flying triangle choke) Round1 · 2:09 EventCage Contender: Fight Stars DateDec 1, 2012 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Pimblett defeated Nathan Thompson via TKO (submission to strikes) in round 1 (1:51) at OMMAC 15 on October 16, 2012, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (submission to strikes) Round1 · 1:51 EventOMMAC 15 DateOct 16, 2012 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
24 WINS
  • KO/TKO7 · 29%
  • Submission11 · 46%
  • Decision6 · 25%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
75%
KO rate
29%
Submission rate
46%
Recent Form
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P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
65.21

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