I'm a UFC fighter and dad of twins. Having a family makes my career harder.
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett discusses the challenges of balancing a high-intensity professional fighting career with the responsibilities of being a father to twins. He emphasizes the importance of family support and his desire to be present for his children despite a rigid training schedule.
Why it matters
The essay highlights the human side of professional athletes and the common struggle of work-life balance in high-pressure careers.
Paddy Pimblett is a dad of twins. Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Paddy Pimblett is a UFC fighter and the dad of 2-year-old identical twins. He tries to have breakfast with his daughters even during weeks of intensive training. After fights, he goes on vacation with family to make up for time he missed. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Paddy Pimblett . It has been edited for length and clarity. Straight away, when my wife Laura got pregnant, I said, " We're gonna have twins ." Her mom and my dad are both twins. I was right, but it turns out our girls are identical, so there's no genetic component. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if we have more twins. Laura says I'm speaking it into existence. Starting off with twins, not having one baby first , was probably a good thing. We didn't know anything else.
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