Paddy Pimblett Called Out to White House Fight As ‘Talks’ Underway

Paddy Pimblett has been called out by a UFC star for a huge fight at the White House.

Pimblett fell short in his bid to become interim UFC lightweight champion when he lost a unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje at last month's UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

He was almost stopped as he showed his heart in what was his first UFC loss of his budding career.

Pimblett's five-round war with Gaethje enhanced his stock in the UFC and he's expected to walk into a big fight when he returns to the famed Octagon.

Who could that be? Well, Colby Covington hopes to welcome 'The Baddy' back to action following his battle with Gaethje.

And Covington wants to face Pimblett at the White House, which is planned for June to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Colby Covington has called for a White House fight against Paddy Pimblett. Image: Getty

Speaking on Valuetainment Comedy's Hot Cakes And Hot Takes, Covington revealed he has been in talks with the UFC over a spot on the White House card as he eyes a showdown against the Liverpool star.

"I've been negotiating with the UFC for the White House card. You know, that's the one that I want," the ex-interim UFC welterweight champion said. "This would be the biggest fight I've ever had. To fight on the south lawn in front of the President would be the greatest honour of my career."

He added: "I'd really like to fight with Paddy Pimblett. He had shown interest that he might want to come up a weight class to welterweight."

Paddy Pimblett during his UFC 324 title fight against Justin Gaethje. Image: Getty

Colby Covington's call out of Paddy Pimblett angers UFC star

Covington hasn't fought since his defeat to Joaquin Buckley in December 2024.

But he is eyeing a return to the UFC this year as he lines up a fight at the White House.

Several names have been linked with a bout against 'Chaos', including UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal.

And he didn't take kindly to Covington's call out of Pimblett, with Nickal accusing his fellow countryman of 'running away'.

On X, Nickal wrote: "Colby talks crap about me the n says he wants to move to 185. I say okay let’s fight at the White House. Now he’s trying to run away. What a wimp. Man up and take your beating."