Paddy Pimblett is as eager to learn of his next opponent as his fans are, and he sees nothing but compelling options ahead of him.
“The Baddy” began his 2026 campaign with a disappointing loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in an interim lightweight title fight, but bounced back in impressive fashion at UFC 329, where he needed just 52 seconds to put Benoit Saint Denis to sleep with a Peruvian necktie. With the win, Pimblett affirmed his top 10 spot in the rankings, and is poised for another marquee matchup.
At this past Saturday’s Katie Taylor retirement fight at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, Pimblett was in attendance to honor the boxing legen
