While Paddy Pimblett has proven himself inside the cage, he’s just been acknowledged for his work outside of MMA, winning the Celebrity of the Year Award at the 2024 National Diversity Awards.
The Liverpudlian is renowned for doing his utmost to spread mental health awareness.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Paddy Pimblett wins the Celebrity of the Year Award at the 2024 National Diversity Awards
Since turning professional in mixed martial arts, Paddy Pimblett has claimed the Cage Warriors title and picked up a plethora of high-level wins in the UFC.
With a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu game and charisma in abundance, the Scouser has cemented his place as one of the biggest stars in UK MMA.
He’s gone above and beyond to use his platform to promote mental health awareness, once utilizing a post-fight interview to stress that those going through a hard time should find someone to talk to.
Taking this further, he’s started the Baddy Foundation, which aims to remove the stigma surrounding depression as well as helping children from low-income families get the same opportunities as everyone else.
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His work has been acknowledged, with the mixed martial artist winning the Celebrity of the Year Award at the 2024 National Diversity Awards.
His team, Intensiti Fighter Management, posted on LinkedIn: “We are incredibly proud to announce that our client, Paddy Pimblett, has been honoured with the Celebrity of the Year award at the 2024 National Diversity Awards.
“This prestigious recognition is a testament to Paddy’s dedication to raising awareness and taking action in support of mental health, through The Baddy Foundation.
“The National Diversity Awards is one of the UK’s leading platforms celebrating those who are driving meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Paddy’s work shines a light on the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in men, and providing life-saving support to those in need.
“We extend our deepest thanks to everyone involved—from his family and friends who’ve been there every step of the way, to the fans and donors whose ongoing support fuels this mission.
“This recognition reinforces our collective belief that by coming together, we can create a society where no one suffers in silence.”
Paddy Pimblett is guiding one of the best prospects in the world to global success
Having achieved so much, Pimblett is a huge inspiration to up-and-coming fighters in his Next Gen gym in Liverpool, England.
The 29-year-old is doing his utmost to help guide one of the most exciting prospects in the UK to global success.
Blessed with tremendous grappling skills, ‘The Baddy’s’ training partner looks destined to emulate everything Pimblett has done, recently discussing what happens in their sparring sessions.
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