“The thing is, I always say is you've just got to be yourself. A lot of other UFC fighters maybe don't like it and think I'm getting a special 'push' from social media. I think I just put out better content.”

British professional mixed martial artist, active since 2012

Paddy Pimblett is a British professional mixed martial artist. Active since 2012, he became a Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion and now competes in the UFC’s lightweight division. Pimblett is known for his career in mixed martial arts, especially through Cage Warriors and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is listed as #5 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings as of 11 July 2026, and his public remarks often reflect the confident, outspoken style associated with combat sports.