Two of those have come via knockout and three by submission, demonstrating his all-round game.

His last performance in March against former title challenge Michael Chandler was Pimblett’s most impressive showing yet, where he outclassed the American on the feet and the ground.

UFC commentator Jon Anik welcomed Pimblett to “the elite” after that win, which has seen him rise into the UFC’s lightweight top five.

There are critics who point to Pimblett’s match-ups as being favourable towards the Briton, with wins over Chandler, Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green coming towards the end of their careers.

Chandler was 38 when Pimblett won, Ferguson was 39 for their bout in 2023 and Green was 37 the following the year.

But Pimblett points to “goalposts being moved”, adding fans and pundits are always looking for the next reason to criticise him.