Paddy Pimblett locks in during sparring

Paddy Pimblett is one of the UFC's most explosive lightweights, and a viral influencer challenge left him sicker than expected In May 2026, TikTok personality Dean Alex travelec to Next Generation MMA in Liverpool after fans dared him to spar The Baddy. Alex landed a few clean shots early, but Pimblett's precise striking quickly took over. A spinning elbow and flying kick finished the session and left Alex vomiting off a balcony. Known for relentless volume and ferocious grappling, Pimblett continues turning sparring sessions into some of combat sports' most viral training content