Paddy Pimblett offered role in Guy Ritchie's MobLand, says Dana White

Paddy Pimblett has been offered a role in Guy Ritchie's crime drama MobLand, according to UFC CEO Dana White. The offer comes less than three weeks after the Liverpudlian's emphatic 52-second submission win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

How the offer came about

White revealed on the Spinnin Backfist MMA Show that he received a phone call from MobLand's producers the day after UFC 329. 'They want Paddy Pimblett,' White said, adding that he hopes the fighter accepts the opportunity. MobLand is a Paramount+ series starring Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan.

The UFC CEO also highlighted Pimblett's star power, noting the crowd reacted to him as if he were defending a title, and that he gained 300,000 followers after the win. White described Pimblett as 'definitely' one of the biggest stars in the promotion.

UFC 329 breakthrough

Pimblett's victory over Saint Denis served as the co-main event to Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway, yet it was Pimblett who generated the post-fight buzz. The 31-year-old lightweight contender has been in title conversations since the win, having previously fallen short against Justin Gaethje in an interim title bout.

• Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329
• Dana White says MobLand producers contacted him directly to request Pimblett
• The series stars Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan
• White ranks Pimblett among the UFC's top five current stars
• Pimblett is back in lightweight title contention after the win

What's next

Pimblett is currently on holiday with his family after a demanding training camp, and it remains unclear whether he would take on an acting role that requires significant time. His primary goal remains winning undisputed UFC gold, with Ilia Topuria rumoured as a potential next opponent. Any acting work would likely be scheduled around his fighting career.