King Green vs Paddy Pimblett — Fight recap

Paddy Pimblett submitted King Green via submission in the first round at 3:22 on July 27, 2024. Despite Green's early striking advantage—landing 15 of 21 significant strikes (71%) and successfully executing his only takedown attempt—Pimblett's submission threat proved decisive.

Green controlled just 34 seconds of the bout and landed notably on the legs with a perfect 10-of-10 record there, while Pimblett managed 8 of 13 significant strikes at 61% accuracy. Pimblett's two submission attempts yielded results on the second, catching Green in a position where escape was no longer viable.

The quick finish underscored the danger of Pimblett's grappling exchanges despite being outworked on the feet, suggesting his submission arsenal remains a primary threat in the lightweight division.