Paddy Pimblett has announced that he will return to the octagon during International Fight Week. The lightweight contender's opponent has not yet been officially confirmed. A poll was conducted asking fans who they would prefer to see Pimblett face, with options including Renato Moicano, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan. This will mark Pimblett's return to action after his most recent appearance in the UFC.
Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he will compete during International Fight Week, though an opponent has yet to be officially announced for the Liverpool lightweight's return to the octagon.
Pimblett, 31, carries a 23-4-0 professional record and is currently ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division. The orthodox fighter out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool stands five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the more active and dangerous strikers in the 155-pound weight class. He lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate, and supplements his stand-up game with an aggressive submission attack, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
A fan poll circulated alongside the announcement presented three potential opponents: Renato Moicano, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan — all credible names in the upper tier of the lightweight rankings.
Why it matters
- Pimblett's position at sixth in the lightweight rankings means a high-profile International Fight Week booking could push him toward title contention.
- Any of the three names floated in the fan poll would represent a significant step up, with each capable of testing different aspects of his game.
- International Fight Week traditionally hosts some of the UFC's most high-stakes cards, raising the visibility of whoever Pimblett is matched against.
