Paddy Pimblett is one of the most polarizing figures in the UFC. At UFC 304, the fighter will look forward to getting his sixth consecutive win in UFC. Paddy Pimblett is currently scheduled to fight Bobby Green in a much anticipated lightweight bout. It turns out, the UFC journey of Pimblett only happened because of his wife.
The Liverpool native has openly spoken about struggling with mental health troubles. Things have not been smooth sailing for the fighter throughout this training camp. Recently, he sat down for an interview with UFC veteran Anthony Smith. There, Pimblett talked about the impact of his wife and how she saved him from taking his life.
I’ve matured a lot already and I’m not going to lie I’ve got a new found respect for women. My wife is like superwoman… without her I wouldn’t be here, I would’ve taken my life along time ago.
Paddy Pimblett via ESPN MMA YouTube channel
Pimblett talked about how his wife took care of their newborn kids and helped him go through the tough training camp. The fighter recently mentioned that within five weeks of UFC 304, his coach was thinking of pulling out his name. According to Pimblett, he was depressed and had the worst fight camp.
🙏 Paddy Pimblett says that he would have taken his life long time ago, if not for his wife Laura:
“I’ve matured a lot already and I’m not going to lie I’ve got a new found respect for women. My wife is like superwoman… without her I wouldn’t be here, I would’ve taken my life… pic.twitter.com/EZChOBB5FJ
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) July 24, 2024
It was not the first time the fighter had shown vulnerability and talked about sensitive topics like this. His bold speech regarding men’s mental health at UFC Fight Night 208 encouraged many in the fight community. In previous years, Pimblett lost many close ones to suicide, which has deeply affected him. However, it seems like marrying her wife and welcoming kids has helped the fighter a lot lately.
Who did Paddy Pimblett marry?
Paddy Pimblett‘s wife’s name is Laura Gregory, and they married last May. The pair have been together since their teenage years and nearly ten years together. While talking about their story, Pimblett, in an interview with GQ, mentioned that he met Laura while playing on the streets. They lived close to each other and shared a unique bond for years now.
Paddy Pimblett and his wife, Laura Gregory (via Instagram) The pair has a pet dog, which they love dearly, and made two additions to their family earlier this year. Ahead of his fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, Pimblett announced that his wife was pregnant with twin girls. He shared an image of an ultrasound scan on his Instagram account and hilariously joked about his kids having a staredown.
After the babies were born in May of 2024, the Liverpool native posted various pictures with his wife and kids. Nonetheless, Pimblett will now have to put on the fight mode and take on Bobby Green this weekend. Going into the fight, the animosity between both fighters is palpable, and fans expect an intense match-up.
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