Paddy Pimblett’s first UFC title shot is officially on the calendar.
The Scouser was given the controversial opportunity to wear gold around his waist in the UFC for the first ever time.
Dana White announced that a number of major fights would take place in 2026. Among them, a match between Pimblett against Justin Gaethje to determine the interim lightweight championship. The belt’s creation comes as a result of champion Ilia Topuria taking a hiatus due to personal issues.
‘The Baddy’ and ‘The Highlight’ will headline UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 24, and the former will be hoping to bring a UFC title back to Liverpool to kick off his campaign in the new year.
But judging by some comments from a number of years ago, one ex-UFC champ thinks Pimblett may have already jeopardized his chances…
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TJ Dillashaw says Paddy Pimblett must stop gaining weight between UFC bouts
After making his UFC debut in 2021, Paddy Pimblett quickly made a name for himself as a former Cage Warriors champ.
The Scouser gained not only attention for his performance, but also because of his activities away from the cage. This includes his habit to gain significant weight in between fights.
Pimblett, who has been adamant about his weight gain, dismissed it as a…
2025-11-29 15:00:00
