Paddy Pimblett has announced he will return to the octagon during international fight week. The lightweight contender did not specify his opponent for the upcoming bout. A poll accompanying the announcement asked fans to speculate on potential opponents, with options including Renato Moicano, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan. Pimblett's return marks his first fight since his most recent appearance in the UFC. The exact date and location during international fight week have not yet been confirmed.
Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he will compete during UFC International Fight Week, though the Liverpool native has yet to reveal who he will face inside the octagon.
Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," enters the bout ranked sixth in the lightweight division with a professional record of 23-4-0. The 31-year-old Englishman trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool and has built a reputation as one of the more well-rounded and entertaining fighters in the 155-pound ranks. Standing five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach, he lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, while also posing a submission threat that averages 1.2 attempts per 15 minutes.
No opponent has been formally announced. A fan poll posted alongside the announcement offered three names as potential matchups — Renato Moicano, Mateusz Gamrot, and Arman Tsarukyan — though none of those pairings has been confirmed. The specific date and location within International Fight Week also remain unspecified.
Why it matters
- Pimblett sits at number six in the lightweight rankings, meaning a high-profile opponent could push him firmly into title contention
- All three names floated in the fan poll are ranked or recently ranked lightweights, suggesting the matchmakers are targeting a meaningful step up in competition
- His blend of active striking volume and submission frequency makes him a stylistically dangerous opponent for anyone in the top ten
