Paddy Pimblett reveals how becoming a father transformed his UFC career

Paddy Pimblett , also nicknamed as 'The Baddy' credits his twin daughters for pushing him to work harder ahead of UFC 314 co-main event clash with Michael Chandler . He has revealed that becoming a father to twin daughters last year has completely transformed his life and directly contributed to his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The 30-year-old lightweight contender made these comments ahead of his high-profile co-main event bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 314 this weekend at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Paddy Pimblett admits he previously relied too much on natural talent before becoming a father
Paddy Pimblett admits he previously relied too much on natural talent before becoming a father — now credits discipline, fatherhood, routine, and emotional growth for his UFC evolution and stronger mindset inside and outside the octagon.

"It's changed my life in every way possible, to be honest… I'm up early everyday. I've got to put these to bed every night. To be fair, Laura does most of it, like Laura picks up a lot of the slack," Paddy Pimblett said during the first episode of the UFC 314 Embedded series when discussing his twin daughters Betsy and Margot, who were born in April 2024.


The Liverpool native has been fighting professionally since he was just 17 years old, but admits fatherhood has forced him to approach his career with renewed dedication. "It makes me train harder, you know what I mean? You feel like you want to quit, you just think of these cause I'm putting food on the table for these so I've trained a lot harder than I used to."

Paddy Pimblet’s confession reveals his growth from a fighter who coasted on natural ability to one who embraces hard work. Becoming a father forced him to recognize that talent alone wasn't enough, explaining the notable improvements fans have witnessed in his recent performances.

Pimblett exceeded many expectations with his submission victory against King Green in the first round of UFC 304. On April 12, he will try to maintain this momentum against former Bellator champion Michael Chandler.

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As Pimblett prepares for his biggest test to date, it seems the responsibility of fatherhood has added a new dimension to "The Baddy" – transforming him from a talented but inconsistent prospect into one of the UFC's most disciplined and determined rising stars.