Paddy Pimblett took over the world of mixed martial arts ever since he stepped into the Octagon, back in 2021. His style and his skills sent shockwaves throughout the fighting community. On top of that, the netizens seemed to find some connection between Pimblett and Conor McGregor. With a UFC record of 5 wins and no defeats, the mixed martial artist has soared to popularity among the fight fans. 

But where does Pimblett’s roots come from? After all, it is indeed one of the most asked questions in the fighting community. So, without any ado, let’s dive right into it.

Is Paddy Pimblett Irish or English?

On the 1st of March, 1995, ‘The Baddy’ was born to an English family. Pimblett was born and brought up in the city of Liverpool. His father, Mark Pimblett, is a pretty well-established businessman. On the other hand, Jackie Pimblett, the MMA fighter’s mother, ensures that their home runs without any problems. Pimblett also has two siblings. His sister, Kristy Nunen, doubtlessly supported Pimblett’s fighting career. However, not much is known about their elder brother.

Fighting out of Liverpool, ‘The Baddy’ seldom fails to flaunt his Caucasian ethnicity inside the Octagon. Needless to say, the world of mixed martial arts attracted the British fighter from an early age. Right after graduating from a private school in England, Pimblett opted to take up martial arts as a profession. 

Pimblett’s record speaks about his fighting prowess. With 21 wins and just 3 losses, the Englishman is currently on a 7-fight winning streak. On top of that, he is one of the few undefeated fighters in the UFC. Without a doubt, training with Paul Rimmers and Hampson at the Next Generation MMA, Liverpool, has worked wonders for the lightweight fighter.

Pimblett has left the fight fans with eyes wide open not just with his fighting prowess, but also with his impressive metabolism. He tends to munch on calorie-rich food right after his bouts. But when entering a fight, he looks absolutely shredded. Let’s keep this story for another time. For now, why don’t we talk about the connection Pimblett has with McGregor and Molly McCann?

How is the ‘Baddy’ related to Conor McGregor and Molly McCann?

The netizens have often put Pimblett right beside ‘The Notorious’. McGregor’s rise to fame during his early days is quite similar to that of Pimblett’s. Being an undefeated fighter with a quirk for finishing his fights, ‘The Baddy’ has caught the attention of the ‘Mystic Mac’ on multiple occasions. Did you know he was even spotted dining at ‘The Black Forge Inn’ along with McCann?

This event raised quite a few eyebrows and people began to talk about the relationship between Pimblett and McCann. Well, McCann was also born in Liverpool. What are the odds of that? But when talks about the duo began rising, with multiple instances of the two enjoying their time together on the internet, Pimblett revealed that McCann was like a “big sister” to him. Meanwhile, McCann said, “You’ll never meet another Patrick Pimblett or Molly McCann. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a girl and he’s a boy, but we push each other to be better versions of ourselves and don’t envy each other’s success.”

As Pimblett gets ready to face Bobby Green at UFC 304, all eyes are focused on the Liverpool resident’s training. Will Pimblett rise victorious in his upcoming bout and maintain his winning streak? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.