UFC stardom, Scouse star Paddy Pimblett was seen rocking a shaved head and braces as an up and coming 16-year-old fighter. Pimblett has announced himself as one of UFC’s biggest stars in recent months, with his infectious personality and fierce fighting style helping him rise to the top.In the midst of his climb, a video of the now 27-year-old as a fresh-faced teenager has emerged, where a young Pimblett introduces himself and discusses an upcoming fight.
He is seen sporting a buzz cut, whilst showing off his braces with a beaming smile.The fighter reveals his age, height and MMA record - which at the time stood at 3-0 - as well as revealing the origins of his ‘Paddy The Baddy’ nickname which was born from his coach.READ NEXT: Paddy Pimblett can be 'something way more' than Conor McGregor who is 'not the same' Asked if he has a fight name, a 16-year-old Pimblett replies: “My coach calls me Paddy The Baddy,” earning a laugh from the interviewer.
The Liverpudlian has become notorious for outgoing press conferences as a UFC star, but as a youngster ‘The Baddy’ seemed to be a man of few words.Asked for a prediction on his upcoming fight nine years ago, the teenager simply replied: “I’m gonna win.” Similar to his MMA record as a 16-year-old, Pimblett’s current UFC record also stands at 3-0 after three fights.His most recent bout in the octagon came two weeks ago, as he defeated Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night London thanks to a second round choke.
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