Paddy Pimblett is set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon as he faces Tony Ferguson. Get all the details about this exciting matchup and the UFC 296 event happening in Las Vegas.
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Paddy Pimblett, also known as ‘The Baddy’, will be making his comeback to the Octagon after a long break. He will face Tony Ferguson, a former UFC interim champion. Pimblett’s last fight was in December 2022, where he secured a victory over Jared Gordon despite suffering a serious ankle injury. Ferguson, on the other hand, has lost six consecutive bouts and hasn’t won a fight since 2019. However, he has an impressive record of 12 consecutive lightweight victories. The highly anticipated UFC 296 event will take place on Saturday, December 16, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The preliminary card starts at 11:30pm UK time, followed by the main card at 2am. Pimblett’s fight against Ferguson is expected to be around 4am. The event can be watched on UFC Fight Pass and TNT Sports.
Paddy Pimblett Set to Make Octagon Return
Paddy Pimblett, known as ‘The Baddy’, is finally making his comeback to the Octagon after a long break. He will be facing former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Pimblett’s last fight was in December 2022, where he suffered a serious ankle injury but still managed to secure a victory over Jared Gordon. Unfortunately, the injury required surgery, which delayed his plans for 2023. Now, the 28-year-old Liverpudlian is eager to end the year on a high note by taking on the tough challenge of Ferguson.
Ferguson, also known as ‘El Cucuy’, has had a rough patch recently, losing six consecutive bouts. His last win inside the Octagon was in 2019 when he defeated Donald Cerrone. However, during his prime, Ferguson achieved an impressive record of 12 consecutive lightweight victories and even captured an interim title. A victory over Ferguson would be a significant accomplishment for Pimblett.
The highly anticipated UFC 296 event will be held on Saturday, December 16, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The preliminary card is scheduled to start at 11:30pm UK time, followed by the main card at 2am. Pimblett’s fight against Ferguson is expected to take place around 4am. The preliminary fights will be broadcast live on the UFC Fight Pass, while the main card can be watched on TNT Sports.
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