History of Paddy Pimblett in Timeline
"Paddy" Pimblett is a mixed martial artist currently signed to the UFC. He previously held the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship and has been a professional fighter since 2012.
January 1995: Birth of Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett was born in January 1995.
January 1995: Birth of Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett was born in January 1995.
2012: Professional MMA Debut
At the age of 17, Paddy Pimblett began his professional MMA career in 2012.
2012: Professional MMA Debut
At the age of 17, Paddy Pimblett began his professional MMA career in 2012.
2016: Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion
In 2016, Paddy Pimblett became the Cage Warriors featherweight champion, defeating Johnny Frachey at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
April 2017: Loss of Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship
Paddy Pimblett lost his Cage Warriors featherweight championship to Nad Narimani in April 2017 and subsequently moved up to lightweight.
September 2021: UFC Debut and Victory
Paddy Pimblett made his UFC debut against Luigi Vendramini in September 2021 at UFC Fight Night 191, securing a knockout victory in the first round and earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
October 2021: Barstool Sports Endorsement
In October 2021, Paddy Pimblett signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Barstool Sports, valued at over $1,000,000.
March 2022: Victory against Rodrigo Vargas
Paddy Pimblett won against Rodrigo Vargas at UFC Fight Night 204 in March 2022 via submission in the first round, earning his second consecutive Performance of the Night award.
July 2022: Victory against Jordan Leavitt
Paddy Pimblett defeated Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall in July 2022 with a rear-naked choke submission in the second round, earning him another Performance of the Night award.
December 2022: Launch of The Baddy Foundation and Body Fuel Endorsement
Paddy Pimblett launched The Baddy Foundation, a charity dedicated to men's mental health and supporting children facing food insecurity, in December 2022. That same month, he also endorsed the hydration drink "Body Fuel".
December 2022: Controversial Victory against Jared Gordon
Paddy Pimblett won a controversial unanimous decision victory against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 in December 2022. The decision was widely disputed, with many media outlets, fighters, and fans believing Gordon to be the rightful winner.
May 2023: Marriage to Laura Gregory
Paddy Pimblett married his longtime girlfriend Laura Gregory in May 2023 at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire.
December 2023: Victory against Tony Ferguson
Paddy Pimblett secured a unanimous decision victory against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 in December 2023.
July 2024: Victory against King Green
Paddy Pimblett won against King Green at UFC 304 in July 2024 by a triangle-choke submission in the first round, earning a $200,000 Performance of the Night award.