Paddy Pimblett was ready to turn his back on MMA and quit after being paid just £500 per fight.
Pimblett has enjoyed a remarkable rise since signing in the UFC, becoming one of the most recognisable names on the roster having won his first four fights with the promotion. The Liverpudlian's MMA career began in sensational fashion as he signed for Cage Warriors in 2013, where he began putting together a series of wins, suffering three losses along the way.
During his rise under an alternate banner, Pimblett became a featherweight champion in the professional ranks and subsequently earned his switch to the UFC in 2021. But despite having come along way since the early stages of his blossoming MMA stint, Pimblett revealed he wasn't convinced there was longevity in the sport due to the financial terms.
