Paddy Pimblett is a name that’s been causing quite the stir in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s a lightning rod of sorts, sparking interest wherever he goes.
The 29-year-old Englishman joined the UFC in 2021. He made a splash with his debut and has since racked up five consecutive wins inside the Octagon.
Pimblett is still on the fringes of the lightweight division, but he’s expected to play a significant role in the UFC’s future plans. His last appearance was at UFC 296, where he outpointed Tony Ferguson, the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 13, in a unanimous decision on December 16.
Pimblett is currently waiting for his first assignment of 2024. While he waits, let’s take a look at some of the rivalries that have shaped his career so far.
One of Pimblett’s notable rivalries was with Kevin Petshi. Pimblett won his first professional title, the Full Contact Contender featherweight championship, against Petshi. He won with a rear-naked choke in the second round of their FCC 12 headliner on March 28, 2015.
Pimblett also had a memorable face-off with Nad Narimani. Narimani won a unanimous decision against Pimblett, claiming the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship featherweight title. The fight took place on April 1, 2017.
Another significant rivalry was with Soren Bak. Bak overcame a difficult start to win a unanimous decision over Pimblett in the CW 96 headliner on September 1, 2018.
Lastly, Pimblett’s fight with Jared Gordon was a pivotal moment in his career. He won a contentious unanimous decision in the UFC 282 co-main event on December 10, 2022. Despite the controversy surrounding the verdict, Pimblett’s victory over Gordon remains a highlight of his career.