How ‘Paddy The Baddy’ Has Been a Problem Since His Start

Paddy Pimblett is a Lightweight powerhouse and a great showman. He got his start by signing with the Cage Warriors before his UFC debut. Then the Featherweight contender finally got his shot at the Featherweight Division title and won the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship in 2016. However, the problem that ‘The Baddy’ has lies in his ability to have a varied attack strategy developed since he was 17. He even changed weight classes during his time with Cage Warriors, moving up to the Lightweight Division. The reason for this change could be attributed to his severe weight cuts, which he made just to maintain the Featherweight standing he had during his time with Cage Warriors. However, this, along with successful wins at the Lightweight Division, finally landed him a financially better offer with the UFC than he was offered by Cage Warriors.

The year was then 2021, and in his first promotional fight with Luigi Vendramini involved a knockout in the first round, granting him such notoriety that he signed an endorsement deal with Barstool Sports. This type of deal made it even easier to spread his name, as he understands the benefit of utilizing social media. Since his time in the UFC, he has been with Next Generation MMA Liverpool and has been categorized as having an orthodox stance. Also, it seems his victories vary from securing ground submissions to unanimous decisions and knockouts that take opponents out by Round One. Largely, it has given him the chance to appear in UFC 324 for his first UFC Lightweight Championship.

The success of which could mean even more sponsorships like the one gained with Barstool Sports and increased exposure. This heightened presence is what makes fighters noticeable and billable, so much so that they cannot be ignored. Thus, a problem for other fighters who are trying to get their name out there as well. By having the combination of experience, varied fighting finishes, and media attention, fighters like Paddy will be able to make names for themselves outside the ring. He could see after UFC 324 more chances to defend the Lightweight title, if won, making a repeat of his time with Cage Warriors, where he defended the Featherweight title.