Paddy Pimblett has begun preparations for his subsequent UFC combat regardless of not being at full health.
Pimblett has hinted at a return at UFC 329 during this year’s International Fight Week, with a possible conflict in opposition to Benoit Saint-Denis on July 11 at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas, Nevada. Saint-Denis has additionally dropped hints suggesting the Brit might be his opponent for a similar occasion.
“The Baddy” final competed at UFC 324 in January, the place he confronted Justin Gaethje for the interim light-weight title however got here up quick, dropping by way of unanimous resolution.
The bout took a visual toll, with Pimblett absorbing heavy punishment and leaving the Octagon marked by a number of facial lacerations together with harm to different areas of his physique.
Paddy Pimblett Not Totally Match as He Begins UFC 329 Camp Early
Throughout a current video on his YouTube channel, Paddy Pimblett shared footage from a coaching session alongside UFC veteran Dong Hyun Kim at his fitness center. “The Baddy” revealed he has already begun getting ready for a possible return at UFC 329, regardless of nonetheless working his way back from injuries sustained in his final combat in opposition to Justin Gaethje.
“Nonetheless really feel like I’m getting again into it,” Pimblett stated. “I don’t really feel as sharp as I should be. That’s simply why we’ve began camp a bit earlier. Nonetheless received a few little niggles, couple of accidents. So, hopefully [over] the following few weeks, they may go down, and I can focus extra on my coaching.”
Pimblett’s defeat to Gaethje marked his first loss within the UFC, snapping a seven-fight profitable streak. The 31-year-old Scouser holds notable wins over Michael Chandler, King Inexperienced, and Tony Ferguson, and presently stands at 7-1 within the UFC with an general file of 23-4.
