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Paddy Pimblett Challenges Oliveira: Striking Showdown Ahead?

3/10/2026

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Paddy Pimblett, UFC fighter, challenged the view that Charles Oliveira's grappling is superior to his own after Oliveira's win over Max Holloway at UFC 326.
He said their fight would likely be strike-focused rather than a grappling contest.
He aims to return by mid-2026, potentially facing Oliveira, Holloway, Benoit Saint-Denis, or Dan Hooker.

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Paddy Pimblett, UFC fighter, challenged the view that Charles Oliveira's grappling is superior to his own after Oliveira's win over Max Holloway at UFC 326.
He said their fight would likely be strike-focused rather than a grappling contest.
He aims to return by mid-2026, potentially facing Oliveira, Holloway, Benoit Saint-Denis, or Dan Hooker.