Paddy Pimblett: net worth and earnings from UFC fights
| Million Euros | |
| Next fight | 16 Dec 23 vs Tony Ferguson |
| birth date | January 3, 1995 (28 years old) |
| Born in | Huyton, Merseyside, England |
| nationality | England |
| Profession | Mixed martial arts fighter |
| Full name | Patrick Mark Pimblett |
| Nickname | Paddy Pimblett |
| Greetings | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 70kg |
How much money does Paddy Pimblett have?
Paddy Pimblett is considered one of the most promising MMA fighters of his generation. He was in the cage for the first time at the age of 17 and soon after won his first championships. Meanwhile, Dana White also recognized Paddy’s charisma and so he has been under contract with the UFC since 2021 and is exciting martial arts fans with exciting fights in Las Vegas. Paddy Pimblett’s estimated net worth is €2 million .
Paddy Pimblett’s net worth
Paddy Pimblett receives part of his income in the form of fees for his MMA fights. He received around 70,000 euros each for the fights against Luigi Vendramini in September 2021 and against Rodrigo Vargas in March 2022. For the fight against Jordan Leavitt in July 2022 it was even more than 300,000 euros. Pimblett also receives financial support from various companies. In 2021 he became a testimonial and content creator for the New York media company Barstool Sports, the deal increased his assets by around 900,000 euros. He is also sponsored by Arise Media, Apex Fightwear and Slick Gorilla.
Since the end of 2019, Pimblett has been running a YouTube channel from which he also earns money. He entertains his more than 900,000 subscribers in the videos with vlogs and Q&As. He also runs his own online shop where he sells merchandising products such as T-shirts, hoodies and a Paddy wig.
An MMA fight sets the stage
In the summer of 2009, then 14-year-old Paddy Pimblett saw an event on television that would shape his life. MMA fighters Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida competed against each other in Las Vegas. To this day, the fight is considered one of the best MMA fights of all time. Pimblett saw it that way too and decided to train in mixed martial arts. To do this, he registered with the Next Generation MMA martial arts school based in his hometown of Liverpool. It soon became clear to him that he wanted to become a professional MMA fighter.
The path to the first title
In October 2012, Pimblett made his first professional fight for the local MMA organization Olympian MMA Championships (OMMAC). After a technical knockout in the first round, he defeated Nathan Thompson. In December 2012 and June 2013 he fought two more fights for OOMAC until he moved to Cage Warriors. He made his debut there in July 2013 with a win against Florian Calin.
Pimblett experienced the first setback of his young career in October 2013 when he had to give up against Cameron Else after just 35 seconds. However, he then started a winning streak: By April 2017, he had won nine fights in a row – including the title fight for the FCC Featherweight Championship in March 2015 against Kevin Petshi. However, he lost the title again in April 2017 against Nad Narimani. In September 2018, Pimblett fought against Søren Bak for the Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship, but was defeated by the Dane.
A star in the USA – UFC
After being under contract with Cage Warriors for years, Pimblett made the jump to the USA in 2021. He signed with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was given the chance to increase his fortune thanks to higher fight bonuses and greater fame. He made his debut for the association in September 2021 in Las Vegas, where he knocked out Luigi Vendramini. By December 2022, he had won three more fights at UFC events. He was awarded the Performance of the Night Award three times in the four UFC events he competed in.
| Date | Opponent | Prize money | Event | Location | Win/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2023 | Tony Ferguson | TBD | UFC 296 | Las Vegas | |
| 12/10/2022 | Jared Gordon | $125,000 | UFC 282 | Las Vegas | Victory (decision) |
| July 23, 2022 | Jordan Leavitt | $300,000 | UFC Fight Night | London | Victory (task) |
| March 19, 2022 | Rodrigo Vargas | $24,000 + $50,000 | UFC Fight Night | London | Victory (task) |
| 09/04/2021 | Luigi Vendramini | $24,000 + $50,000 | UFC Fight Night | Las Vegas | Victory (KO) |