Surging lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett has sights fixed on an end-of-year return following his recent big win over Michael Chandler, suggesting he and former interim champion, Justin Gaethje meet in the Middle East by October.
Pimblett, who currently finds himself ranked at number eight in the official lightweight pile, turned in an Octagon-best win earlier this year at UFC 314 — submitting former title challenger, Chandler with a third round rear-naked choke in the co-main event of the Miami card.
With the victory, the outspoken Liverpool contender racked up his seventh consecutive victory in the Dana White-led promotion, following his eventual move from Cage Warriors back in 2020.