Lightweight#6 RankedACTIVE
Paddy Pimblett
23-3
Age
30
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
08:56
Gym
NEXT Generation MMA
UFC Record
7-1(8 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 3 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
74%
Bonuses
6
Style
—
Location
Liverpool, England
Last Fight2026-01-24
JG
L - Justin Gaethje
SubmissionR1 3:49
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Paddy PimblettKO/TKOR1 4:18· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
KV
vs Kazula Vargas
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:49
WIN
LV
vs Luigi Vendramini
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:25
WIN
JL
vs Jordan Leavitt
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:46
WIN
MC
vs Michael Chandler
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R3 3:07
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 3:07
WIN
KG
vs King Green
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:22
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:22
WIN
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
0.96 TD
Defense
42%
⚖️Paddy adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+78% vs div avg
79%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
47%
⭐Other
Triangles
42%
Damage Events
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (79%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (137%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 279% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
67% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Mount (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strikes/Min (5.2).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (62% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#8 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#53 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc76%
Clinch
66% acc8%
Ground
80% acc17%
Striking Differential+2.05/min
5.19 landed/min3.14 absorbed/min
5.19
Landed/Min
3.14
Absorbed/Min
0.48
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed324
Sig. Strikes Attempted602
Key Insights
Paddy is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 80% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
Division Rank#41 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#48 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
29%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
10
Total
14
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.96
TD / 15min
1.68
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
14
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
28
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
71%
R2
29%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Active submission threat (1.68/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
648
1.65
Ratio
Absorbed
392
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.1
High
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
62%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.65x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 62% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
1:28
R3 Control
1:40
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.9pp
Body
-1.7pp
Leg
-13.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+23.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
24.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
28.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
112%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#18
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#11
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#8
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#53
of 57
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#26
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#34
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#5
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#6
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2890
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights