Michael Chandler has his eyes on his subsequent opponent.
Chandler is coming off a choice loss to Charles Oliveira and can doubtless must battle beneath him within the rankings subsequent time after his rumored bout towards Arman Tsarukyan has fizzled. Taking to social media, Chandler known as out Paddy Pimblett for a battle at Worldwide Battle Week.
🤔 #UFC317 pic.twitter.com/QODbqZbBwE
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 12, 2025
“Chandler vs Patty? UFC 317 Worldwide Battle Week. 6/28/25,” the image learn.
After Chandler signaled he want to battle Pimblett, a fan responded saying Pimblett needs to return at Miami in April. Nonetheless, ‘Iron’ says if Pimblett needs an enormous battle he wants to attend for him in June.
Who cares what he needs…alternative of a lifetime for a younger lad
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 12, 2025
“Who cares what he needs…alternative of a lifetime for a younger lad,” Chandler added.
As Michael Chandler says, he could be giving Paddy Pimblett the large alternative to battle him, so it needs to be as much as him when the battle is. It is also a battle that is smart as each are huge names and if Chandler wins, he can get one other top-ranked opponent, whereas for Pimblett, it might doubtless put him a win away from a title shot.
Chandler additionally confirmed the UFC has provided the battle and he’s ready for Pimblett to just accept it.
Yep June
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) February 12, 2025
“Yep June,” Chandler wrote.
Nonetheless, whether or not or not Pimblett will take that battle or take one other battle in Miami in April is to be seen.
Michael Chandler (23-9) is coming off a choice loss to Charles Oliveira which was his second-straight loss. Chandler is 1-4 in his final 5 and is 2-4 within the UFC.
Paddy Pimblett (22-3) is coming off a submission win over King Inexperienced. Pimblett is an ideal 6-0 within the UFC.
