The Tapology UFC Rankings have been updated with Paddy Pimblett among the notable movers. Full details are available on the Tapology rankings page.
Paddy Pimblett has moved in the latest Tapology UFC Lightweight Rankings update, with the Liverpool fan favourite shifting to sixth in the 155-pound division as of July 13, 2026.
Pimblett, nicknamed "The Baddy," carries a professional record of 24-4-0 and competes out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool. The 31-year-old Englishman stands five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His offensive output is a defining feature of his UFC run — he lands 5.48 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate, while also posing a persistent submission threat, averaging 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His takedown rate of 0.68 per 15 minutes rounds out a well-rounded, forward-pressing game that has made him one of the division's most talked-about figures.
Why it matters
- Pimblett's rise to sixth in the lightweight rankings places him firmly within striking distance of the title picture at 155 pounds.
- His combination of high striking volume and active submission hunting gives him a stylistically dangerous profile against any opponent in the top ten.
- Movement in the Tapology rankings reflects shifting divisional dynamics and could influence future matchmaking decisions by the UFC.
- At 31, Pimblett is entering the prime window of his career, meaning his ranking trajectory carries significant weight for the lightweight division's near-term landscape.
