Paddy Pimblett is a star, like it or not. He wasn’t in the main event of UFC London, he wasn’t even in the co-main event, but Pimblett was arguably the most discussed fighter on the card, and that kind of buzz has followed the 27-year-old Scouser since his days as a popular up-and-comer in Cage Warriors.
Paddy Pimblett: Wiki, Height & Weight, Weight Category, Net Worth
Wiki:
Patrick “Paddy” Pimblett, born March 3, 1995 in Liverpool, is an English MMA fighter who competes in the UFC.
He previously participated in Cage Warriors, where, between September 10, 2016 and April 1, 2017, he was the champion in featherweight.
After watching Vitor Belfort win against Rich Franklin at UFC 103 at age 15, Pimblett was immediately inspired to go out and run at five in the morning. A week later, he found himself at Paul Rimmer’s Next Generation Gym. There he immediately began training four days a week.
Personal Information | |
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Full name | Patrick “Paddy” Pimblett |
Nickname | The Baddy |
Date of birth | March 1, 1995 |
Birthplace | Liverpool , England , UK |
Place of residence | Huyton , [ 1 ] England , Great Britain |
Length | 1.78 m (5 ft 10.1 in) |
Weight | 70.3 kg (155 lb) |
Weight class | Featherweight (2012–2017) Lightweight (2018–) |
Technique | BJJ |
Degrees | Black belt BJJ [ 2 ] [ 3 ] |
Team | Next Generation MMA |
Active years | 2012– |
Titles | Featherweight Champion Cage Warriors (2016–2017) |
Height & Weight:
- HT/WT1.78 m, 70 kg
- DOB3/1/1995 (27)
- TEAMNext Generation UK
Profession: MMA fighter I’m 27 & train out of next gen in Liverpool. Pro record 18-3 BJJ Black belt and will be CW LW&FW Champion.
The Liverpool fighter locked in a rear-neck choke to make Mexico’s Vargas to tap in the first round. Pimblett’s teammate Molly McCann won 12 of 16 fights with a dominant performance against Luana Carolina of Brazil.
Despite being caught early by Vargas, Pimblett quickly recovered to flip the script and take control in the octagon before ending things quickly.
Weight Category:
Fighter | Fighting Style | Weight |
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Paddy Pimblett | – | 70 kg |
Kazula Vargas | – | 70 kg |
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett and Molly McCann lit up London’s O2 Arena as UFC returned to the capital for the first time in three years.
Pimblett (18-3) further enhanced his star power in the lightweight division with a fabulous victory over Rodrigo Vargas for his fourth-straight win.
Net Worth:
Name | Paddy Pimblett |
Net Worth | Estimated $1M-$5M |
Age | 24 |
Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Residence | Huyton, England |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Sources of Income | MMA, Endorsements |
Last updated | March 2022 |
Paddy is sponsored by Barstool Sports, a digital media company that produces content focused on sports and pop culture.
He has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal with the brand. Some of his other endorsements/sponsors are Sleek Gorilla, Apex Fightwear and Arise Media.
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