Paddy Pimblett Plans December UFC Return with Potential Opponents

Paddy Pimblett is planning to return to the UFC in December and has named several potential opponents for his next lightweight fight.

The fighter from Liverpool recently submitted Benoit Saint Denis in under a minute and expressed interest in facing former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Although a matchup between Pimblett and Topuria seemed unlikely earlier this year, recent developments have opened up new possibilities.

Pimblett noted that no formal discussions have occurred regarding his next fight, but he has a list of backup opponents, including Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, Mauricio Ruffy, and Charles Oliveira. He also mentioned that he is not available for short-notice fights due to his weight management and confirmed his intention to fight in December if possible.