UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett does not expect to compete again in 2026.
‘The Baddy’ was outpointed by Justin Gaethje in a Fight of the Year contender at UFC 324 in January.
Paddy Pimblett choked out Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds to rebound in spectacular fashion on Conor McGregor‘s comeback card in July.
Paddy Pimblett loudly and repeatedly asked to be booked in his third fight of the year after UFC 329.
With 2026 almost over, the 31-year-old recently revealed he’s no closer to booking his next UFC bout.
The notorious food lover is looking forward to eating whatever he wants before returning to camp at the start of 2027.
“At the minute, I don’t know.,” Pimblett said when asked for a return update during an interview with iFL TV on Saturday night.
“It’ll probably be next year now, so I can get fat over Christmas.
“Loads of scran over the next couple of days and weeks.
“I’ll enjoy my Christmas dinner and then get back into camp.”
Paddy Pimblett’s #5 ranking in the lightweight division leaves him with just a few opponent options.
The Englishman hasn’t done enough to earn a rematch with 155lb champion Justin Gaethje yet.
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