Paddy Pimblett just dropped the name for his absolutely insane submission victory at UFC 329, and it is a certified banger. "The Baddy" Pimblett, who now holds a ridiculous 24-4 MMA record and an 8-1 UFC slate, didn't waste a second putting Benoit Saint Denis to sleep in Las Vegas. He pulled off a unique D'Arce choke/Peruvian necktie variation in just 52 seconds flat! You talk about getting the party started, then putting on a show. That's what went down.
"The Baddy" Shows Why You Never Shoot In
Honestly, what was Benoit Saint Denis (17-4 MMA, 9-4) even thinking? For some wild reason, he decided it was a brilliant idea to shoot in on Pimblett right off the bat, essentially taking the fight straight into "The Baddy's" wheelhouse. Seriously, Pimblett thrives on the ground, and Saint Denis handed him the keys to the castle. Predictably, it did not work out. Pimblett transitioned from a guillotine choke, then slickly moved into a D'Arce, and finally, he threw both legs over the top like a Peruvian necktie. It was a masterpiece of grappling, leaving fans and analysts wondering what to even call it. Some folks were kicking around "The Padlock," which, yeah, it's legit. But Pimblett had something even better cooking.Enter "The Pad-Tie" , A Submission for the Ages
The man himself, Pimblett, took to Instagram to drop the official name, and it is pure genius: "The Pad-Tie🍜😉." Yep, a fantastic play on the delicious Thai noodle dish! How can you not love that? This isn't just a cool name, though; it highlights one of the more unique submissions we've seen in UFC history. Of course, a lot of you out there might remember Charles Oliveira's similar submission from 2014 against Hatsu Hioki. And yeah, at a quick glance, they look pretty similar, but the devil's in the details. Pimblett's lock comes under the neck in a D'Arce-style, while Oliveira's comes under the outside arm, making it an anaconda choke. Both are incredibly slick necktie variations, for sure, but "The Pad-Tie" stands in a class of its own for Pimblett's quick work. So, what do you think? Does "The Pad-Tie" capture the essence of this incredible, blink-and-you-miss-it submission? It is definitely one for the highlight reels, and a name that's gonna stick around for a long, long time.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.