Paddy Pimblett has revealed that he suffered an injury during his UFC 282 win against Jared Gordon two weeks ago, with the 27-year-old lightweight set to wait for a return to the Octagon.
Pimblett enjoyed a fourth successive win since his UFC debut just over a year ago as he beat Jared Gordon in Las Vegas earlier this month. The controversial win came at a cost for the former Cage Warriors star as he revealed the ankle injury he suffered during the contest which will affect his plans for next year.
He has been tipped for a fight against veteran Michael Johnson while UFC 286 takes place London in March. Pimblett explained on Wednesday that he wanted to fight again in early 2023 but those plans have been disrupted.