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Topics: UFC, MMA, Paddy Pimblett, Light Heavyweight
Gabriella Ferlita
Topics: UFC, MMA, Paddy Pimblett, Light Heavyweight
Paddy Pimblett is one of the biggest names in sport right now, as the MMA fighter is preparing to feature in his second UFC fight this weekend on 19th March at the O2 Arena, London.
Last year, Paddy The Baddy won an incredible debut victory against Luigi Vendramini, shooting him into stardom for the sport.
His upcoming fight has been somewhat tarnished with controversy, though, following a heated altercation with fellow fighter Ilia Topuria as water bottles and punches were thrown.
Pimblett and Rodrigo Vargas will both take to the cage at UFC Fight Night in London this weekend, although tensions well and truly boiled over when the duo came face-to-face in a hotel.
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Now age 27, the sportsman is paving his way as a cage warrior and has even been dubbed as ‘the next Conor McGregor’.
As of 2022, Paddy Pimblett has an estimated net worth of between $1-5 million (£760K-3.8M), according to Networth & Salary.
Pimblett has is carving a successful career in the UFC, having earned over $100,000 (£76,000) in just prize money so far.
Paddy The Baddy is thought to earn a healthy wage from his sponsorships with the likes of Barstool Sports, Slick Gorilla, Apex Fightwear and Arise Media.
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The fighter also sells his own line of merchandise, including hoodies, T-shirts and a ‘Paddy wig’.
The Liverpool native is also a well-known YouTuber, documenting the behind the scenes of his fight training, and having amassed an impressive 92.9K subscribers so far.