Paddy Pimblett’s coach roasts his own fighter at UFC London: ‘This isn’t the Ultimate Defending Championship’

Paul Rimmer has just delivered the best corner moment of 2026 so far. The Head Coach at Next Generation in Liverpool is best known for his candid instruction, and midway through Saturday’s UFC London card he lived up to that reputation with a biting reminder to his star pupil. After Pimblett appeared content to circle on the outside and avoid exchanges, Rimmer barked across the Octagon fence: “This isn’t the Ultimate Defending Championship!” The quip, equal parts critique and rallying cry, echoed through the O2 Arena and instantly lit up social media feeds, with fans praising the coach’s willingness to roast his own fighter in pursuit of a more aggressive game plan.