Paddy Pimblett
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Patrick Pimblett (born 3 March 1995) is an English mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1][2] A professional since 2012, Pimblett is the former Cage Warriors Featherweight champion.[3]
Early life
Pimblett was born 3 March 1995 in the Huyton area of Liverpool, England. Influenced by a fight between Vitor Belfort and Rich Franklin at UFC 103, Pimblett started training in mixed martial arts at the age of 15, joining Next Generation MMA, and deciding he would compete in the sport for a living shortly after.[4]
Personal life and beliefs
Pimblett is a close friend of fellow Liverpudlian MMA fighter Molly McCann.[5] Pimblett, who describes himself as a socialist, is an opponent of the Conservative Party.[5] He supports the Merseyside boycott of The Sun newspaper.[6] Pimblett states that his trademark floppy hair and lack of tattoos allows children to identify with him, in a way that would not be possible for "a big hard fella with lots of tattoos".[5]
Career
Early career
Pimblett made his debut in 2012, aged 17, racking up a 3–0 record before signing with Cage Warriors a year later.[7] In 2016, he claimed the Cage Warriors featherweight championship and defended it once before losing it and moving up to lightweight.[8] After a win, he challenged for the Cage Warriors lightweight championship, losing by unanimous decision.[9] After two more wins in the organisation, Pimblett signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[10][11]
Pimblett made his professional debut in 2012, winning his first three fights before joining Cage Warriors a year later, upon turning 18.[12] In 2016, he won the Cage Warriors featherweight championship, beating Johnny Frachey at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.[13] He defended the title against Julian Erosa in a highly controversial unanimous decision.[14][15]
Upon losing his title in what was his second defence, Pimblett moved up to the lightweight division.
After his first win in the weight class, he unsuccessfully challenged for the Cage Warriors Lightweight championship.[16][17] Pimblett went on to win his next two bouts for Cage Warriors, before signing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[18][19] Pimblett had previously declined two UFC deals, getting better financial offers from Cage Warriors.[20]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Pimblett made his promotional debut against Luigi Vendramini on 4 September 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191.[21] Pimblett won the bout via knockout in the first round.[22] This fight earned him a Performance of the night bonus.[23]
Pimblett faced Rodrigo Vargas on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204.[24] He won the fight via submission in round one.[25] With this win, he received a Performance of the Night award.[26] Paddy would later reveal he made $12,000 to show and $12,000 to win.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
- Cage Warriors Fighting Championship
- CWFC Featherweight Championship (one time, former)
- One successful title defence
- CWFC Featherweight Championship (one time, former)
Mixed martial arts record
Vorlage:MMArecordbox Vorlage:MMA record start |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|18–3 |Rodrigo Vargas |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
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|align=center|1 |align=center|3:50 |London, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|17–3 |Luigi Vendramini |KO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till
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|align=center|1 |align=center|4:25 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|16–3 |Davide Martinez |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Cage Warriors 122
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|align=center|1 |align=center|1:37 |London, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|15–3 |Decky Dalton |TKO (punches) |Cage Warriors 113
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|align=center|1 |align=center|2:51 |Manchester, England | |- |Vorlage:No2Loss |align=center|14–3 |Søren Bak |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors 96
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|align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|14–2 |Alexis Savvidis |Submission (flying triangle choke) |Cage Warriors 90
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|align=center|2 |align=center|0:53 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:No2Loss |align=center|13–2 |Nad Narimani |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors 82
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|align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|13–1 |Julian Erosa |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors: Unplugged 1
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|align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |London, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|12–1 |Johnny Frachey |TKO (punches) |Cage Warriors 78
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|align=center|1 |align=center|1:35 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|11–1 |Teddy Violet |Submission (rear-naked shoke) |Cage Warriors 77
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|align=center|2 |align=center|2:28 |London, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|10–1 |Ashleigh Grimshaw |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors 75
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|align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|9–1 |Miguel Haro |Submission (rear-naked shoke) |Full Contact Contender 13
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|align=center|1 |align=center|4:46 |Manchester, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|8–1 |Kevin Petshi |Submission (rear-naked shoke) |Full Contact Contender 12
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|align=center|2 |align=center|1:56 |Manchester, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|7–1 |Stephen Martin |TKO (doctor stoppage) |Cage Warriors 73
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|align=center|1 |align=center|5:00 |Newcastle, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|6–1 |Conrad Hayes |Submission (triangle armbar) |Cage Warriors 68
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|align=center|1 |align=center|3:17 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|5–1 |Martin Sheridan |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors 65
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|align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Dublin, Ireland |Vorlage:Small |- |Vorlage:No2Loss |align=center|4–1 |Cameron Else |Technical Submission (anaconda choke) |Cage Warriors 60
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|align=center|1 |align=center|0:35 |London, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|4–0 |Florian Calin |Decision (unanimous) |Cage Warriors 56
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|align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|3–0 |Jack Drabble |TKO (punches) |OMMAC 17
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|align=center|1 |align=center|0:21 |London, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|2–0 |Dougie Scott |Submission (flying triangle choke) |Cage Contender Fight Stars
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|align=center|1 |align=center|2:09 |Liverpool, England | |- |Vorlage:Yes2Win |align=center|1–0 |Nathan Thompson |TKO (submission to strikes) |OMMAC 15
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|align=center|1 |align=center|1:51 |Liverpool, England |Vorlage:Small |- Vorlage:End [28]
See also
References
External links
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- ↑ Paddy Pimblett ("The Baddy") | MMA Fighter Page. In: Tapology. Abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (englisch).
- ↑ Chauncey Simmons: Watch: Paddy Pimblett is promoted to first degree black belt. In: www.sportskeeda.com. Abgerufen am 16. Januar 2022 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Cage Warriors Staff: Cage Warriors 78: Fishgold retains and Pimblett crowned on home soil. In: Cage Warriors. 13. September 2016, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (britisches Englisch).
- ↑ Fighters Only: Is the world ready for Paddy The Baddy? In: Fighters Only. 9. September 2016, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ a b c Donald McRae: Fighting for Liverpool: Paddy the Baddy and Meatball Molly’s UFC takeover. In: The Guardian. Abgerufen am 4. Mai 2022.
- ↑ Jenny Kirkham: Cage fighter Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett tells Scousers to Shun the S*n. Abgerufen am 4. Mai 2022.
- ↑ Nathan Thompson vs. Paddy Pimblett, OMMAC 15 | MMA Bout. In: Tapology. Abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (englisch).
- ↑ Joe Rimmer: Watch stunning KO from Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett. In: Liverpool Echo. 12. September 2016, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (englisch).
- ↑ Paddy Pimblett eyes UFC call, praises safety measures after Cage Warriors 113 win. In: MMA Junkie. 21. März 2020, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Zane Simon: Former CWFC champ Paddy Pimblett gets UFC debut in September. In: Bloody Elbow. 9. Juli 2021, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (englisch).
- ↑ Alan Dawson: Popular prizefighter Paddy Pimblett signed a UFC deal and immediately called himself the signing of the decade. In: Insider. Abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Nathan Thompson vs. Paddy Pimblett, OMMAC 15 | MMA Bout. In: Tapology. Abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (englisch).
- ↑ Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett In: Liverpool Echo
- ↑ Fernanda Prates: JCage Warriors: Unplugged results: Paddy Pimblett retains title, vomits on canvas. mmajunkie, 12. November 2016.
- ↑ Alexander K. Lee: Retro Robbery Review: Paddy Pimblett vs. Julian Erosa at Cage Warriors: Unplugged. In: MMA Fighting. 17. März 2022, abgerufen am 9. Mai 2022 (englisch).
- ↑ Paddy Pimblett eyes UFC call, praises safety measures after Cage Warriors 113 win. In: MMA Junkie. 21. März 2020, abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Cage Warriors Staff: Cage Warriors 113 recap and results. In: Cage Warriors. 21. März 2020, abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (britisches Englisch).
- ↑ Alan Dawson: Popular prizefighter Paddy Pimblett signed a UFC deal and immediately called himself the signing of the decade. In: Insider. Abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Zane Simon: Former CWFC champ Paddy Pimblett gets UFC debut in September. In: Bloody Elbow. 9. Juli 2021, abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (englisch).
- ↑ Paddy Pimblett tackade nej till UFC - ångrar ingenting. In: MMA & UFC NYHETER - SVERIGE. 1. September 2018, abgerufen am 20. März 2022 (sv-se).
- ↑ Mike Heck: Paddy Pimblett to make UFC debut against Luigi Vendramini in September. In: MMA Fighting. 9. Juli 2021, abgerufen am 28. Juli 2021 (englisch).
- ↑ UFC Vegas 36 video: Paddy Pimblett stages comeback to deliver brutal knockout of Luigi Vendramini In: mmafighting.com, 4 September 2021
- ↑ a b UFC Fight Night 191 bonuses: Tom Aspinall's first-round finish, Paddy Pimblett's debut TKO among extra $50k earners. In: MMA Junkie. 4. September 2021, abgerufen am 4. September 2021 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Pimblett tegen Vargas tijdens UFC London. In: Eurosport. 21. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 21. Januar 2022 (niederländisch).
- ↑ Justin Gibbons: UFC London: The O2 Arena Erupts to Paddy Pimblett's First Round Submission. In: Cageside Press. 19. März 2022, abgerufen am 19. März 2022 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ a b UFC Fight Night 204 bonuses: Nine fighters go home with $50,000. In: MMA Junkie. 19. März 2022, abgerufen am 20. März 2022 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ MMA Fighting Newswire: Paddy Pimblett reveals he made $12,000 to show and $12,000 to win at UFC London. In: MMA Fighting. 22. März 2022, abgerufen am 23. März 2022 (englisch).
- ↑ Sherdog.com: Paddy. In: Sherdog. Abgerufen am 5. März 2022 (englisch).