Conor McGregor has publicly called out Paddy Pimblett, accusing him of failing to show support. The callout adds a new layer of tension between the two Irish-linked fighters in the lead-up to UFC 329.
Conor McGregor turned his attention toward Paddy Pimblett on July 10, publicly accusing the Liverpool lightweight of failing to show loyalty and support when it mattered. The callout surfaced just one day before UFC 329, adding fresh tension to a relationship between two fighters who share close cultural ties to the British Isles.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional record of 22-6 and remains one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts history. The Irishman out of SBG Ireland is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach. He averages 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and his submission attempts are rare, coming in at just 0.1 per 15 minutes — a reflection of his predominantly striking-based approach.
Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," represents Next Generation MMA Liverpool and holds a record of 23-4. The 31-year-old Englishman is ranked sixth in the lightweight division and brings a notably active offensive game, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a genuine dual threat on the feet and on the mat.
Why it matters
- The public callout strains what had been a loosely allied relationship between two prominent fighters connected to the same broader Irish and British MMA scene.
- Pimblett sits at number six in the lightweight rankings, giving any escalation between these two names real divisional weight.
- McGregor's willingness to go public with the grievance the night before UFC 329 signals the dispute is unlikely to be quietly resolved.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
