Dana White Backs Paddy Pimblett’s July International Fight Week Return
The UFC says it will book him after his January loss to Justin Gaethje.
Overview
- Speaking at Dana White’s UFC London news conference, Pimblett said he is targeting International Fight Week on 11 July at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- White replied that the promotion would welcome his return whenever he chooses.
- Pimblett has resumed training, with his manager saying he sustained very little damage in the five‑round defeat at UFC 324.
- Justin Gaethje is set to face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed lightweight title on 14 June in Washington, narrowing immediate opponent options for Pimblett.
- Potential names for Pimblett’s comeback include Charles Oliveira, Benoit Saint‑Denis and Dan Hooker, and he is currently ranked No. 6 at lightweight.