Find out the fan favourite Liverpool native Paddy Pimblett next fight, last fight and his MMA record ahead of UFC 314!
Liverpool native Paddy Pimblett has become one of the UFC‘s biggest personalities in record time. With his bowl haircut, Scouse accent, and post-fight celebrations involving massive calorie binges, Pimblett has captured fans’ hearts worldwide. Before joining the big leagues, he built his reputation on the European circuit as a scrappy competitor with a flair for entertainment.
Pimblett’s path to UFC stardom wasn’t an overnight success story by any means. He began his professional career in 2012 as a 17-year-old. He quickly racked up wins in smaller promotions before making his name in Cage Warriors. There, he captured the featherweight championship in 2016 in front of his hometown crowd in Liverpool. What’s interesting is that Pimblett actually turned down multiple UFC offers early in his career. He finally signed with the UFC in 2021.
Looking ahead, Paddy Pimblett faces his toughest test yet in Michael Chandler. They are scheduled to meet in a five-round co-main event at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025. This represents a massive step up in competition for ‘The Baddy.’ Chandler is a former three-time Bellator champion and UFC title challenger known for his explosive power and wrestling prowess.
5 Rounds in the 305 🔥 🏝️ #UFC314
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 9, 2025
Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett will be NUTS! pic.twitter.com/qFMzun7F15
For Pimblett, this fight could be career-defining. A win would launch him into the top 10, while a loss might prove his doubters right. Whatever happens, fans can bet Pimblett will approach it with his trademark confidence and charm. Whether that can help him against Chandler remains to be seen.
Pimblett’s most recent octagon appearance came at UFC 304 in July 2024 against King Green. In what many considered his most impressive UFC performance to date, Paddy wasted little time in dispatching his opponent. He secured a triangle-choke submission victory in the first round, displaying improved grappling skills that showed real evolution in his game.
Remember when Paddy Pimblett caught a body vs Bobby Green when he tried to shoot a takedown 😭 pic.twitter.com/i8n6TEyvxd
— ▸ 💎 primefrog (topuria szn) 🇪🇸 (@primefrogv2) January 21, 2025
The performance earned him a whopping $200,000 Performance of the Night bonus. This dominant win helped silence some critics who questioned whether his previous controversial decision victory over Jared Gordon truly reflected his skill level. After the fight, in typical Paddy fashion, he celebrated with his team and likely indulged in his infamous post-fight food binge that usually sees him gain significant weight between bouts.
Paddy Pimblett’s overall professional MMA record currently stands at 22-3, with an undefeated 6-0 record in the UFC. This impressive track record demonstrates why he has earned the shot against a high-profile opponent like Chandler in what will be his first UFC co-main event.
| 25 Fights | Win | Loss |
| By KO/TKO | 6 | 0 |
| By Submission | 10 | 1 |
| By Decision | 9 | 2 |
(Image Credit: Peter van den Berg – Imagn Images)
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