Paddy Pimblett’s manager Graham Boylan has outlined the key details behind the UFC star’s recovery following his high-profile loss to Justin Gaethje.
The Liverpool lightweight endured a punishing contest against Gaethje, a former interim champion known for his relentless pressure and knockout power.
Despite the setback, Boylan insists the physical damage was limited and that Pimblett is already focusing on rest and long-term planning.
Graham Boylan provides Paddy Pimblett recovery update
Speaking to talkSPORT about Pimblett’s condition after the Gaethje fight, Boylan said, “It’ll be a team conversation. Right now, Paddy’s on holiday with his family, just enjoying life.”
“[He suffered] very little damage from [the Gaethje] fight, a few stitches over the eyebrow, bit of swelling for four or five days, which is gone,” Boylan added.
Pimblett was stopped after absorbing sustained heavy shots from Gaethje, who controlled large portions of the bout with forward pressure and combinations. The defeat marked one of the toughest nights of Pimblett’s UFC career, halting his momentum in the lightweight division.
However, the limited physical damage suggests the loss was more competitive setback than a long-term concern. A few stitches and short-term swelling are manageable outcomes considering Gaethje’s reputation for inflicting significant punishment.
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Boylan emphasised that no immediate decision will be rushed, saying, “Whatever happens next, it’ll be a conversation with the UFC and I, and then from there, it’ll be a conversation with Paddy and I and the team and his coaches.”
The measured approach reflects the importance of rebuilding correctly after a high-profile defeat. Pimblett entered the fight with rising expectations, and the loss exposed areas that require refinement against elite opposition.
With the lightweight division stacked and unforgiving, matchmaking will be critical. A calculated return could allow Pimblett to regain momentum without being thrown straight back into the division’s most dangerous matchups.
For now, recovery and reflection take priority. The physical signs are minimal, but the strategic reset may prove just as significant as the stitches over his eyebrow.
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