Paddy Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss at UFC 324, and fans are now left wondering how “The Baddy” is processing the defeat.
Before his clash with Justin Gaethje, Pimblett had remained undefeated in the UFC, boasting 23 professional wins and seven victories inside the Octagon. However, his loss to Gaethje has changed the narrative. While it ended his perfect UFC streak, this wasn’t Pimblett’s first career defeat.
Long before joining the UFC, Pimblett was already a force in the MMA world. Competing on the regional circuit, the Liverpudlian quickly drew attention with his dynamic performances and eventually earned a contract with Cage Warriors. He made his promotional debut against Florian Calin at Cage Warriors 56, picking up a unanimous decision victory. Riding that momentum, Pimblett rattled off five straight wins.
However, the unbeaten run came to a brutal halt at Cage Warriors 60, where English fighter Cameron Else handed Pimblett his first professional loss. The setbacks didn’t stop there. At Cage Warriors 82, Pimblett lost his hard-earned featherweight title to fellow Brit Nad Narimani via unanimous decision. He bounced back with a win, only to suffer another crucial loss at Cage Warriors 96, falling to Danish fighter Soren Bak by decision. That trio of defeats now sits alongside his recent UFC loss to Gaethje.
Since UFC 324, Pimblett has yet to release any statement, leaving fans to speculate about his next move. For years, he has openly called out fighters like Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan, but following his first UFC loss, it remains unclear whether he’ll get a chance to face his preferred opponents.
The question now is simple: Will “The Baddy” return stronger and reclaim his path to the top, or will this defeat mark a turning point in his career? Only time will tell.
