Paddy Pimblett He's already thinking about who his next challenge will be. The Englishman, who lost to Justin gaethje In the fight for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) at UFC 324 in January in Las Vegas (USA), he spoke about his interest in fighting a European opponent later in the season.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Pimblett was direct in saying that he wants to fight the Frenchman. Benoit Saint-DenisFor the Englishman, the matchup looks promising and would be a duel between the best lightweight athletes in Europe.
"Benoit Saint-Denis "It sounds like a good fight to me. The best lightweights in Europe facing off," he said. Paddy Pimblett on video.
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Currently, Benoit Saint-Denis He is ranked fifth in the Ultimate lightweight rankings. Just below him, in sixth place, is... Paddy PimblettFollowing his defeat at UFC 324, the Englishman aims to win his next fight to return to the list of potential title contenders.
Paddy Pimblett's current situation
Paddy Pimblett He displays a great repertoire in training before UFC 324. Photo: Reproduction/X
The Englishman missed a great opportunity to win the interim belt in the category, which would have given him the chance to fight for the undisputed title against Ilia Topuria.
With the setback, 'The Baddy' is now focusing on training to improve his game and come back stronger for possible future opportunities in Dana White's organization. Currently, at 31 years old, the Englishman has a record of 23 wins and four losses in his professional career.
Within these numbers, the athlete, who has been in the UFC since September 2021, has accumulated seven wins and only one loss in the company, precisely in the fight for the interim lightweight belt against Justin Gaehtje. Skillful, in most of his victories, the Englishman emerged victorious via knockout or submission.
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