Paddy Pimblett has announced he will return to the UFC octagon during international fight week. The post does not confirm his opponent but presents a poll asking fans who they would prefer to see him face. The three potential opponents mentioned in the poll are Renato Moicano (listed as "Sen-Deni" which appears to be a translation error), Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan. No official matchup has been confirmed at this time.
Paddy Pimblett has announced via social media that he plans to compete during UFC International Fight Week, though no opponent or official booking has been confirmed.
The 31-year-old Liverpudlian, ranked sixth in the lightweight division, carries a 23-4-0 record into his next outing. Fighting out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, Pimblett is an orthodox striker who lands an eye-catching 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and he remains a consistent submission threat, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach, "The Baddy" has built one of the sport's more recognizable profiles since joining the UFC roster.
Rather than announcing a specific opponent, Pimblett posted a fan poll listing three potential names: Renato Moicano, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan. No matchmaking source has corroborated any of the three options, and the fight should be treated as unconfirmed until the UFC makes an official announcement.
Why it matters
- Pimblett sits sixth in a loaded lightweight division, meaning a high-profile International Fight Week slot could significantly affect his ranking trajectory.
- All three names floated in the poll occupy meaningful positions in the top fifteen, making any of the matchups a legitimate step-up in competition.
- International Fight Week cards traditionally carry added visibility, raising the stakes for whoever is ultimately booked opposite him.
