Paddy Pimblett - The New Kid on the Block

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett. A 16-3 Lightweight killer. The former Cage Warriors Featherweight champion, and newest member of the illustrious UFC roster.

At 26 years old, Pimblett enters the world famous UFC octagon with the support of a city behind him. The Pride of Liverpool joins a group of athletes past and present all of whom have set the MMA world ablaze with their talents and personalities. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Terry Etim, Darren Till and Molly McCann, Pimblett will look to become the latest British sensation to make their mark in the UFC - continuing the proud lineage of British fighters in the UFC and MMA.

So who is Paddy Pimblett?

To the naked eye, his baby face and long blonde hair don't scream 'fighter'. But make no mistake. Pimblett is a savage. 12 finishes in 16 victories, including flying triangles and brutal ground and pound, have seen Pimblett become one of the most hyped British prospects in recent memory. 

If you want an idea of the flair Pimblett brings to the cage, just watch his fight against Alexis Savvidis at Cage Warriors 90.

Pimblett will bring plenty of mainstream appeal. Fans of The True Geordie's show 'The Knockout' on YouTube will know Paddy for his in depth analysis and hot takes. A master of the microphone - Pimblett exemplifies everything a fan would want from a fighter. He's loud, he's flashy, and he always brings his A-game every time he steps into the cage.

The candour and wit of the Scouser will attract fans from all around. Nick Peet stated that Pimblett "attracts an audience that I've never seen in 20 years of covering fight sports." With fans returning to arenas in the near future, Pimblett is adamant that he will take the UFC to Anfield. Imagine a card featuring Liverpool's finest! Pimblett, Till, McCann. The atmosphere would be unrivalled.

While we are unsure of what weight class he will debut in, should he enter the Lightweight division, Pimblett will be swimming with the sharks from day one. With fighters like Guram Kutateladze already calling for Pimblett, it will be interesting to see what direction his debut takes.

Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett is guaranteed to cause controversy and produce highlight reel moments inside the octagon and his debut cannot come soon enough!

~ James Eakin

References: Nick Peet interview available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE2d2JnhLrc&t=97s (BT Sport)

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[Centre] "Paddy Pimblett takes stand against online bullying, hires private detective to reveal troll", John Balfe. Available at: https://www.themaclife.com/sports/mma/paddy-pimblett-takes-stand-against-online-bullying-hires-private-detective-to-reveal-troll/ [Accessed April '21].