Paddy Pimblett has named the submission technique he improvised during his performance at UFC 329. The fighter described creating the move on the fly during the bout.
Paddy Pimblett has put a name to the submission technique he produced during his performance at UFC 329 on July 11, revealing that the move was something he invented on the spot in the middle of the fight.
Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," holds a professional record of 24 wins and 4 losses and currently sits sixth in the UFC lightweight division. The 31-year-old from England trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool and has built a reputation as one of the more creative grapplers in the 155-pound bracket. His numbers back that up — he averages 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a figure that reflects how frequently he looks to finish fights on the mat. He also generates significant offensive output on the feet, landing 5.48 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate.
That combination of striking volume and grappling aggression makes him a difficult puzzle for opponents, and his performance at UFC 329 added another dimension to that reputation. Rather than applying a recognized submission from a textbook position, Pimblett described improvising the technique entirely during the bout and has since given it his own name.
Why it matters
- A fighter naming an original submission adds to Pimblett's brand as a creative, instinct-driven grappler
- His ranking at sixth in the lightweight division means high-profile bouts are within reach, and another highlight finish strengthens his case for a top-five matchup
- With 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes already among the more active rates in the division, opponents now face an even less predictable grappling threat
Saturday, July 11, 2026
