February 25, 2024 1: 00 pm ET
MEXICO CITY – Daniel Zellhuber desires to put his name on the map, and he sees no muchbetter method of doing it than taking on Paddy Pimblett.
Following his win over Francisco Prado at UFC Fight Night 237, Zellhuber (15-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) called for a return versus Pimblett at this year’s Noche UFC card in Las Vegas in September, an occasion that will honor Mexican Independence Day. Pimblett hasactually beat Tony Ferguson, who’s of Mexican descent, and Kazula Vargas, who’s Mexico-born, in his UFC run. Both fighters were in their late 30s when the British increasing star beat them, and Zellhuber desires to get one back for his nation.
“I absolutely desire to battle in the sphere on Sept. 17 – I even stated that to Dana White in the octagon,” Zellhuber informed MMA Junkie at the UFC Fight Night 237 post-fight press conference. “I asked for Paddy ‘The Baddy’ for Sept