Paddy Pimblett is enjoying a holiday with his wife and children after suffering defeat in his latest UFC fight. Laura Pimblett shared a series of snaps to social media showing the couple relaxing together in the sunshine.
On Instagram, Laura wrote “family time” as she shared a picture of her twin daughters, Betsy and Margot. The couple have regularly shared insights into their personal life, and announcing her pregnancy in 2023, Laura said: “The best things in life come when you least expect it. Our babies, you are so loved already.”
After giving birth in April 2024, Laura said: “Never felt a love like this, my forever best friends” and Paddy described it as the day “our lives changed” forever. The family spend a lot of time together when Paddy is not busy in the octagon.
Pictures from the most recent holiday showed one of the twins eating an ice cream, Paddy holding their hands on the beach and a sweet snap of Paddy with his arm around Laura. Friends and fans have sent positive messages to the family.
One comment said: “The girls are gorgeous. Gorgeous little dolls” and another said: “Gorgeous family! Such a great mama.”
Other replies included: “Only watched UFC because you were fighting! You are a legend and very humble. I’m not a UFC supporter but I am now watching you. Me and my fiance are Paddy fans.”
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Further responses were: “Gorgeous pics, family is everything” and “They are going more like you Laura! I love how cheeky they are and full of personality.”
The Huyton-born Mixed Martial Artist tied the knot with long-term partner Laura in a ceremony attended by the likes of fellow UFC star Molly McCann and singer Jamie Webster in 2023. The couple have been together since they were teenagers and he proposed to his partner while on holiday in Thailand.
After his most recent UFC defeat, Laura showed her support for Paddy. She said: “So, so proud. Love you so much. Love of my life.”
A picture of the two with their arms around each other, was captioned: “Us forever. For everyone asking he is absolutely fine and will be back.”
Paddy was gracious in defeat, as he said: “I wanted to be walking away with that belt. And I know how tough I am anyway. I don’t need to prove it to anyone. I wanted to leave with that belt.
“But there’s no man I’d rather lose to than ‘The Highlight’, someone I grew up watching. It shows why he’s a legend, right there. I thought 48-47 was a fair scorecard.”