Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he will return to the octagon during International Fight Week. No opponent has been officially announced yet. The post includes a poll asking fans to vote on potential opponents including Benoit Saint-Denis, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan. This would mark Pimblett's next appearance after his previous UFC bout. International Fight Week typically takes place in Las Vegas in early July and features multiple UFC events.
Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he will fight during International Fight Week, the annual Las Vegas showcase that typically runs in early July, though no opponent has yet been officially named.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division, carries a 23-4 record and has built one of the sport's most recognizable profiles since arriving in the UFC. The 31-year-old from England trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool and brings a high-output striking game to the octagon, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also adds a submission threat, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The Scouser's post included a fan poll listing three potential opponents. Among them is Benoit Saint Denis, ranked ninth at lightweight with a 17-3 record. The 30-year-old southpaw, nicknamed "God of War," is one of the division's most dangerous all-around fighters, leading the named candidates with 5.62 significant strikes landed per minute at an impressive 58 percent accuracy, while also averaging 4.19 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Also on the poll is Poland's Mateusz Gamrot, ranked tenth at lightweight with a 26-4 record. The 35-year-old southpaw, known as "Gamer," is perhaps the most complete wrestler of the trio, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a distinct stylistic contrast to Pimblett's submission-heavy grappling approach.
Why it matters
- Pimblett sits sixth in a loaded lightweight division, making his next assignment a meaningful step toward the title picture
- All three potential opponents are ranked within the top ten, meaning any match carries genuine divisional stakes
- Each stylistic matchup presents a different problem — Saint Denis mixes elite striking with grappling, Gamrot brings relentless wrestling pressure, and both are southpaws that could neutralize Pimblett's submission game
