Best fights of Paddy Pimblett
Over 14 years as a professional, Paddy Pimblett has compiled a 24-4 (18) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paddy Pimblett chokes out King Green
On July 27, 2024 Paddy Pimblett faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Pimblett was 29 years old with a record of 21-3, and Green was 37 with a record of 32-15-1. Pimblett was on a 7-fight winning streak and Green was coming off a win. Pimblett submitted King Green via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Paddy Pimblett chokes out Benoît Saint Denis in 52 seconds
On July 11, 2026 Paddy Pimblett faced Benoît Saint Denis in a lightweight bout. Pimblett was 31 years old with a record of 23-4, and Denis was 30 with a record of 17-3. Pimblett was coming off a loss, while Denis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pimblett submitted Benoît Saint Denis via choke-out in the 1st round.
3. Paddy Pimblett defeats Julian Erosa
On November 12, 2016 Paddy Pimblett defended his Cage Warriors featherweight title against Julian Erosa. Pimblett was 21 years old with a record of 12-1, and Erosa was 27 with a record of 17-3. Pimblett was on a 8-fight winning streak and Erosa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pimblett won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Paddy Pimblett loses to Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision
On January 24, 2026 Paddy Pimblett fought Justin Gaethje for the vacant Interim UFC lightweight title. Pimblett was 31 years old with a record of 23-3, and Gaethje was 37 with a record of 26-5. Pimblett was on a 9-fight winning streak and Gaethje was coming off a win. Pimblett lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Gaethje.
5. Paddy Pimblett KOs Michael Chandler
On April 12, 2025 Paddy Pimblett faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. Pimblett was 30 years old with a record of 22-3, and Chandler was 38 with a record of 23-9. Pimblett was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Chandler was on a 2-fight losing streak. Pimblett stopped Michael Chandler via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Paddy Pimblett defeats Jared Gordon
On December 10, 2022 Paddy Pimblett faced Jared Gordon in a lightweight bout. Pimblett was 27 years old with a record of 19-3, and Gordon was 34 with a record of 19-5. Pimblett was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gordon was coming off a win. Pimblett won via unanimous decision.
7. Paddy Pimblett KOs Johnny Frachey
On September 10, 2016 Paddy Pimblett fought Johnny Frachey for the vacant Cage Warriors featherweight title. Pimblett was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Frachey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pimblett was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pimblett stopped Johnny Frachey via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Paddy Pimblett submits Miguel Haro
On June 20, 2015 Paddy Pimblett defended his FCC featherweight title against Miguel Haro. Pimblett was 20 years old with a record of 8-1, and Haro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pimblett was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pimblett submitted Miguel Haro via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Paddy Pimblett submits Kevin Petshi
On March 28, 2015 Paddy Pimblett fought Kevin Petshi for the vacant FCC featherweight title. Pimblett was 20 years old with a record of 7-1, and Petshi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pimblett was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pimblett submitted Kevin Petshi via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Paddy Pimblett submits Jordan Leavitt
On July 23, 2022 Paddy Pimblett faced Jordan Leavitt in a lightweight bout. Pimblett was 27 years old with a record of 18-3, and Leavitt was 27 with a record of 10-1. Pimblett was on a 4-fight winning streak and Leavitt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pimblett submitted Jordan Leavitt via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.