Overview
- Pimblett confirmed Friday he will return July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas and said he has begun a 12-week training and diet camp.
- No opponent has been named, though top-five contender Benoit Saint-Denis teased a matchup in an Instagram video that hinted at an English foe.
- He lost a unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje for the interim title at UFC 324 in January and says he healed from eye injuries and is back to full training.
- The UFC 329 card is still filling out, with Olympic champion Gable Steveson confirmed to debut and Conor McGregor’s return widely reported as possible but not announced, which Dana White said Saturday is looking good.
- A matchup against a fellow top-10 lightweight could quickly revive Pimblett’s title push on the high-visibility International Fight Week stage or slow it with a second straight loss.