Ultimate sensation Paddy Pimblett returns to the octagon at UFC London in March

P. Pimblett defeated L. Vendramini in the UFC Las Vegas 36 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

One of the biggest recent sensations in Ultimate, Paddy Pimblett He has a date set to return to the octagon. The new Conor McGregor” faces kazula vargas No. UFC London, at the O2 Arena, on March 19th.

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The fight was announced by UFC representatives last Thursday (26) and confirmed by both fighters in social media posts.

Former Cage Warriors champion, where did the inevitable comparison with Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett He arrived at the UFC full of morale. The Brit's popularity increased even further when he knocked out the Brazilian Luigi Vendramini in the first round on his debut, in September 2021. With a professional record of 17 wins and three losses, the Brit defeated his last three opponents in less than one round.

On the other hand, Rodrigo “Kazula” Vargas is more experienced in terms of Ultimate than Pimblett. The 36-year-old Mexican is going for his fourth fight in the organization. Owner of a record of 12 wins and four losses, Kazula lost his first two fights in the UFC, but is coming off a victory over Zhu Rong in April 2021.

Scheduled for March 19th at the O2 Arena, the UFC London The main fight is a duel between heavyweights Alexander Volkov e Tom aspinall. Besides Paddy Pimblett, the card features two other great British promises: arnold allen face Dan Hooker in the co-main event, while the undefeated Jack shore measures forces with Timur Valiev.