SportOther SportsPaddy PimblettThe UFC lightweight star returns to the Octagon this weekend, but is already eyeing up a future rematch with Justin Gaethje after their epic back-and-forth war earlier this year12:32, 10 Jul 2026Paddy Pimblett admits he will completely change his approach in a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.‌The Liverpudlian will make a return to the cage this weekend - just months on from his brutal back-and-forth war with Gaethje. On that night, the pair clashed for the interim lightweight title, with the winner earning themselves a shot at Ilia Topuria. Gaethje would go on to drop Pimblett twice before scoring a historic points victory.‌Pimblett's stock rose immensely in defeat, having showed tremendous heart throughout the 25 minutes of war. The 'Baddy' wasted no time and was quick to go back to the gym. On Saturday night, he will take on surging contender Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Their fight will play chief support to Conor McGregor's comeback against Max Holloway.‌After winning the interim title, Gaethje would go on to shock the world after making Topuria quit on his stool last month at the White House. With the American now realising his dream of becoming undisputed champion, many are now eyeing up a fight with the MMA veteran - including Pimblett.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page‌A win over Saint-Denis in Sin City could see Pimblett in with a shot of fighting for the title. Alternatively, should he require one more win first, a potential grudge match with Topuria. The pair have spent years trading barbs and have been tipped to settle their feud for quite some time.Discussing his future, Pimblett told Mirror Fighting: "Yeah, I want to be a world champion. I want to be UFC world champion, so I'd love to get that fight against Gaethje back, but you never know. You never know what's going to happen in this sport. Anything could happen, but I think Ilia is going to have to take a bit of time off and I'm hoping to fight again before the end of the year."Despite the plaudits he received for his display in Vegas against Gaethje back in January, many were a tad sceptical of Pimblett's approach. The 31-year-old was accused of throwing his gameplan out of the window in an ambitious attempt to stand and bang with Gaethje in hope of scoring a knockout.Article continues belowShould he get the rematch with the undisputed champion, the Scouser admits he will make a fair few changes. "Hopefully I can get that rematch. Hopefully I beat BSD in a good fashion. And then you never know, can either be fighting him right away, I might have to fight someone else, but we'll have, we'll have a game plan ready to beat him. I won't just come in this time and say I'm going to knock him out and swing with the man who's known for having wars. I'll actually use the game plan this time and not just try and knock him out."Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, Prime Video and Sky. For more information go to tntsports.co.uk/boxofficeChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCWorld championsPaddy Pimblett