Paddy Pimblett is targeting a fight against Justin Gaethje for his UFC return in Abu Dhabi this October. Despite previously showing interest in a matchup against Ilia Topuria, Pimblett seems to have shifted focus as Topuria is set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title. Although Arman Tsarukyan is available and ranked, Pimblett dismissed him as unimportant. Highlighting his undefeated record and ambitions for a title shot, Pimblett's goal remains clear: to secure a championship fight following a win, ideally against a high-profile opponent like Gaethje.
No one [cares] about Arman Tsarukyan and people actually want to watch Gaethje fight. People know it'll be an exciting fight, me versus Gaethje.
I'm hoping to fight in Abu Dhabi in October. I think that's when I'm going to be back in the cage. I was thinking Ilia might call me out if he wins [against Oliveira].
One win away and I'll be fighting for the belt. Yeah, that's always been the aim. It's the only aim that we have.
Tsarukyan, he's just an absolute tool, and then it's me and Gaethje.
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