I'm a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder.
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett says raising twin girls makes training harder. But having a happy family matters more to him than any championship.
Paddy Pimblett, a UFC fighter and father of two-year-old identical twin daughters, Cooper and Margot, discusses the challenges of balancing his demanding career with family life. During intense training periods, he prioritizes having breakfast with his daughters to make up for missed time. After fights, the family goes on vacations to catch up on lost moments.
Despite the difficulties, Pimblett believes that having twins was a good decision, as it allowed him to learn from his own father. He admires his father's closeness with his own children and strives to emulate that bond with his own family. Pimblett acknowledges that his career is easier without a family, as his schedule is heavily regimented during fight weeks.
However, he emphasizes that having children is the best experience, even if it consumes a significant portion of his time. After each fight, the family takes a holiday to compensate for the time he has missed. Pimblett's ultimate goal is to become a UFC champion, but he believes that having a happy and healthy family will bring him more long-term happiness than any championship.
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