Badi Bimbly says he loves to fight Elia Toporia in Abu Dhabi in October, but his opponent Justin Gaithji is likely to be.
Liverpool Pimblett won his victory over Michael Chandler last month before calling for the next match to be against the first five opponent.
Toporia faces in Spain, Charles Oliveira, the Brazilian belt of the UFC 317, on June 28, after the former hero Islam Makhouhouh evacuated his belt to move to his weight.
American Gaethje does not have a reserved battle and ranks third in light -weight UFC classifications – five places above Pimblett.
UFC usually hosts a Marquok event in Abu Dhabi in October, but no possible date has yet been set for this year.
“I hope to fight in Abu Dhabi in October. I think this is when I will return to the cage,” BBC Sport told BBC Sport.
“I was thinking that Elijah might call me if he won [against Oliveira]. I would like to hit him if he gets a belt.
“I would like to fight him anyway but he reserved, so I think it is likely that Justin Gaithji will be.”
Pimblett has a date with the former Buddur Buddhist hero Topuria after the couple clashed at the UFC London Hotel in 2022.
Toporia, 28, evacuated his belt earlier this year to move to light weight, and opened the door to a possible battle with Pimblett.
Meanwhile, Gaeteje last fought in March with a victory over Rafael Fiziev – and with 20 judges from 26 Nuba, one of the most popular fighters remains on the list.
With the fourth Max Holloway facing the fourth place facing Dustin Boyer ranked fifth on July 19, the other other fighter who was not booked in the first five places is Arman Tzarukian of Armenia, whose interest was not in.
“no one [cares] About Arman Tsarukyan and people actually want to see Gaeteje fighting. “People know that it will be an exciting battle,” Bimpelt said.
“Tsarokian, it is just an absolute tool, then I and Jaithji.
“One victory is far and I will fight for the belt. Yes, this was always the goal. It's the only goal we have.”
