Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson added to UFC 296
There have been a number of fight announcements that have left fans second guessing the booking, but today’s UFC 296 announcement might top the list.
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Paddy Pimblett will face former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson.
BREAKING!!! More fights on Dec. 16th in Vegas. Tickets on sale Oct. 20th #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/JHpQtqYSbw
— danawhite (@danawhite) September 23, 2023
The December 16 pay-per-view event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and is headlined by a UFC welterweight title bout between champion Leon Edwards and challenger, Colby Covington.
Pimblett recently underwent surgery after suffering an ankle injury in his controversial win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 earlier this year. The 28-year-old “Baddy” is currently undefeated in the UFC and holds a pro MMA record of 20-3.
In his most recent outing, Ferguson was submitted by Bobby Green at UFC 291. The loss was Ferguson’s sixth consecutive defeat in the promotion. “El Cucuy” currently holds a pro MMA record of 25-9.
