Rising UFC light-weight contender Paddy Pimblett might find yourself dealing with Michael Chandler subsequent.
‘The Baddy’ hasn’t been seen since his conflict with Bobby Inexperienced at UFC 304 in July. Heading into the bout, ‘King’ was seen as the most important check of the rising Brit’s profession. Nonetheless, it took lower than one spherical for Paddy Pimblett to submit the longtime light-weight, and earn himself a rating at 155 kilos.
Following the first-round victory, the Scouser known as for a conflict with Renato Moicano. Whereas the Brazilian appeared within the matchup, he was as a substitute booked reverse Beneil Dariush for UFC 311 in January. With no opponent set for his UFC return, Paddy Pimblett might meet the hard-hitting Michael Chandler subsequent.
For his half, ‘Iron’ is contemporary off his return to the octagon at UFC 309 final month in New York Metropolis. Ending a two-year hiatus, Michael Chandler confronted Charles Oliveira in an enormous rematch. ‘Do Bronx’ wound up handing the previous Bellator champion a unanimous determination defeat, surviving an unimaginable fifth-round comeback.
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👀⚡️ Paddy Pimblett stated he agreed on his subsequent opponent and hinted at his identification, saying, ‘See you on the high’.
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Paddy Pimblett teases future conflict with UFC light-weight star Michael Chandler
Earlier this month, Michael Chandler teased {that a} combat with Paddy Pimblett may very well be made quickly. Whereas ‘Iron’ didn’t point out that the bout may very well be taking place subsequent, that appears to be the case. In a video not too long ago uploaded to his YouTube channel, Pimblett teased his impending return to the cage. Whereas he didn’t title Chandler as his opponent, he did use his catchphrase.
“It’s a pleasant finish to the yr, to be trustworthy.” UFC light-weight Paddy Pimblett said on his YouTube channel, following a coaching session. “I’m in good condition, about 84, 85 kilos. Folks have been speculating about who I’m combating, this and that. I’m coming for that belt, so I’m in search of increased -ranked fighters.”
He continued, “I’m positive you’s will see a combat announcement quickly sufficient. I’ve stated yeah. The opponent stated yeah, we simply must get stuff signed. So, you’s know the rating everybody…. I’ll see you on the high.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC light-weight? Do you wish to see Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler?
