How’s this for an “overreaction”? Paddy Pimblett will finish 2025 ranked as a top-five UFC lightweight.
Pimblett has been part of the UFC roster for more than three years, and throughout that time has made himself a polarizing figure in the UFC lightweight division. The British standout has yet to be beaten inside the octagon, however, and his lone performance in 2024 marked the biggest win of his career as “The Baddy” delivered a Submission of the Year contender vs. King Green at UFC 304 in July, which followed a new contract with the organization.
Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) could be poised for a breakout year in 2025, and he recently revealed his next matchup is close to being announced, teasing it could possibly come against Michael Chandler. Whether it’s Chandler or someone else, the 29-year-old Pimblett seems on the cusp of getting the type fights that will make or break him as a top-tier name at 155 pounds.
