UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett made a striking appearance in the latest trailer for the highly anticipated game `Battlefield 6`. Who would have expected the #7-ranked UFC lightweight contender, fresh off a dominant victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, to feature in such a major video game franchise? This isn`t the first time UFC athletes have crossed over into gaming; Irish superstar Conor McGregor, for instance, appeared in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016). Pimblett, a prominent UK star, was prominently featured in the official live-action launch trailer for `Battlefield 6`, which is set to release on October 10.
Paddy Pimblett and Zac Efron Meet an Explosive End in `Battlefield 6` Trailer
At the beginning of the trailer, Pimblett was seen alongside Hollywood actor Zac Efron (known for `The Iron Claw`), NBA star Jimmy Butler, and country music singer Morgan Wallen. “Showtime,” Efron declared to his squad as they exited a military vehicle. Pimblett, identified as `recon`, carried an assault rifle emblazoned with his moniker `Paddy The Baddy` and his birth year, 1995. Pimblett and his celebrity companions advanced before meeting an abrupt and unfortunate demise. “Alright boys, we`re here to do one thing, one thing…” Efron began just as his squad was obliterated by an enemy projectile. Subsequently, another squad of soldiers approached the location where Pimblett had stood. “Who was that?” inquired one soldier. “Doesn`t matter. Let`s move,” another responded.
Fan Reactions to Paddy Pimblett`s `Battlefield 6` Cameo
Many fans expressed excitement at `Paddy The Baddy`s` involvement in Battlefield 6, even if it was only for a few fleeting seconds. Here’s a glimpse of the global reaction to Pimblett`s appearance alongside Zac Efron: “Starting off with a celeb cast only to blow them away and to show off realistic soldiers instead is the greatest COD [Call of Duty] diss I’ve seen,” one fan posted on X. “LMAO the celebrities getting iced instantly is so peak,” another commenter remarked. “No way we got Paddy Pimblett in a Battlefield 6 trailer,” a fan exclaimed in disbelief. “Superstar status,” another fan simply said of Pimblett. “Can`t believe they just obliterated Troy Bolton like that,” quipped another fan, referencing Efron`s role in `17 Again`.
