Ranked UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has publicly stated his desire to compete against fellow top-ranked fighter Justin Gaethje.
Pimblett articulated his view on the potential matchup, asserting that defeating Gaethje would position him as the clear next challenger for the championship title. He specifically mentioned Gaethje as a potential opponent for an upcoming event scheduled for Abu Dhabi in October, noting that securing this fight depends entirely on Gaethje agreeing to the bout. Drawing confidence from his performance against Michael Chandler in a previous fight, Pimblett expressed his belief that he possesses the necessary skills to overcome Gaethje.
