Paddy Pimblett

"The Baddy"

MMA Record: 23-3-0
UFC Record: 7-0-0
Weight Class: Lightweight (Ranked #5)
Hometown: Liverpool, England
Trains at: NEXT Generation MMA

Paddy Pimblett "The Baddy" - UFC Fighter Profile

Paddy Pimblett is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Lightweight division and is ranked #5. Born in Liverpool, England, Paddy Pimblett has compiled an MMA record of 23-3-0 with a UFC record of 7-0-0. Paddy Pimblett trains at NEXT Generation MMA in Liverpool, England. With an ELO rating of 1132, Paddy Pimblett ranks #79 out of 2638 UFC fighters. Paddy Pimblett is scheduled to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on 2026-01-24.

Career Highlights: Paddy Pimblett has 7 wins in the UFC. Paddy Pimblett lands an average of 5.19 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.96 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Date
2026-01-24
Weight Class
Lightweight
Paddy Pimblett
ELO
1132
VS

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Paddy Pimblett, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 23 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division at 155 lbs., he currently holds a UFC record of 7 victories, 0 defeats, and 0 draws. Standing at 5' 10' with a reach of 73', Pimblett adopts an orthodox stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, Pimblett demonstrates a significant striking rate of 5.19 per minute, with a striking accuracy of 53%. He absorbs an average of 3.14 strikes per minute and maintains a strike defense of 42%. His takedown attempts are relatively low, averaging 0.96 per 15 minutes, but his takedown accuracy is at 28%. Additionally, Pimblett makes an average of 1.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Throughout his career, Pimblett has achieved notable victories against high-profile opponents such as Tony Ferguson, who holds an ELO rating of 1117. In recent fights, he has won against Jordan Leavitt via rear naked choke, Jared Gordon by unanimous decision, Tony Ferguson again by unanimous decision, King Green through a triangle choke, and most recently, Michael Chandler with elbows in a knockout/technical knockout victory.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1117

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jan 03 1995
Age
30
Peak ELO
1132
ELO Rank
79 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
135-57-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1030.4
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1030.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.19
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
53%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.14
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
42%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.96
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
28%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Paddy Pimblett Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-04-12 UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Michael Chandler KO/TKO Elbows 3 3:07 Win
2024-07-27 UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 King Green SUB Triangle Choke 1 3:22 Win
2023-12-16 UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Tony Ferguson U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-12-10 UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Jared Gordon U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-07-23 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall Jordan Leavitt SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:46 Win
2022-03-19 UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall Kazula Vargas SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 3:49 Win
2021-09-04 UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till Luigi Vendramini KO/TKO Punches 1 4:25 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Paddy Pimblett ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-04-12 Michael Chandler 1019 Win +17 1132
6 2024-07-27 King Green 1094 Win +21 1115
5 2023-12-16 Tony Ferguson 1117 Win +18 1094
4 2022-12-10 Jared Gordon 1043 Win +15 1076
3 2022-07-23 Jordan Leavitt 1027 Win +20 1061
2 2022-03-19 Kazula Vargas 1000 Win +20 1041
1 2021-09-04 Luigi Vendramini 1007 Win +21 1021

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