Paddy Pimblett Settles Feud with Dennis Frimpong in Gym Showdown

MANCHESTER, England — UFC lightweight Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett settled a long-standing feud with fellow fighter Dennis Frimpong in a heated gym sparring session Saturday morning at Manchester Top Team. The clash, which escalated into a near-brawl, ended with Pimblett securing a rear-naked choke and Frimpong tapping out.

The rivalry between the two fighters had been brewing for months, with Frimpong, who competes in Oktagon MMA, taking jabs at Pimblett on social media. Frimpong recently mocked Pimblett’s fitness, suggesting he wouldn’t be ready for upcoming UFC events. The tension culminated in the organized sparring session, which drew a crowd, including UFC fighter Molly McCann.

The session quickly turned intense, with both fighters exchanging strikes before Pimblett took Frimpong to the ground. Despite Frimpong’s attempts to counter with submission holds, Pimblett showcased his grappling skills, eventually locking in a rear-naked choke. Frimpong tapped multiple times, but Pimblett held on longer than necessary, sparking chaos as their teams intervened.

After the melee subsided, the two fighters embraced, seemingly putting their feud to rest. Pimblett, a rising star in the UFC, has won six consecutive fights and is a fan favorite for his dynamic fighting style and charismatic personality. Frimpong, with a professional record of 3-2, has yet to make his mark in major promotions.

The UFC recently announced its return to London on March 22, headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena. Pimblett, a regular at UK events, could potentially feature on the card, continuing his ascent in the lightweight division.