Paddy Pimblett does not yet have his next opponent reserved, But you are sure it will be an important name.
There are several attractive options for Pimblett, a popular lightweight contender with a 7-0 record in the UFC and a first place in the world Ranking of MMA Fighting. “The Baddy” comes from a resounding technical knockout victory over Michael Chandler last April.
At the top of the Pimblett successes at this time are the undefeated Ilia Topuria, Who will fight against Charles Oliveira for a lightweight -weight title at the main event of UFC 317 on June 28, and former interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Pimblett has had a constant rivalry with Topuria and hopes that “the matador” will call his name if he beats Oliveira, But he also expects a confrontation with the always exciting Gaethje.
“I hope to fight in Abu Dabi in October. I think it's when I will return to the cage. I thought Ilyia could challenge me if she wins (against Oliveira). I would love to beat him if he gets the belt.
«I would love to fight him anyway, but he already has commitments, So I think it is most likely Justin Gaethje ».
UFC has not officially announced an event in October at Abu Dhabi, But the promotion has made a payment show per event there during that month every year since 2020.
Pimblett and Topuria have had a rivalry for years, both in person and social networks, But a fight between the two had no logistics logic in the UFC, since Pimblett competes in the 155 pounds and topuria category in the 145. However, since Topuria left his pen title vacant to look for gold in light weight, the rivals are suddenly closer.
If Pimblett has to fight with another contender to achieve a fight with Topuria, I would prefer that it was Gaethje that Arman Tsarukyan, The number one contender in the official UFC ranking
