Paddy Pimblett is beginning to put together for his subsequent combat within the UFC and he’s hinting at an opponent and an announcement coming quickly.
With an ideal 6-0 document within the UFC, the 29-year-old Liverpool native has been pushing for a better ranked opponent and it feels like he may get his want. Whereas he didn’t title drop any explicit opponent, Pimblett undoubtedly teased one risk — at the very least based mostly on his selection of phrases.
“Good finish to the yr to be trustworthy,’ Pimblett mentioned on his YouTube channel. “I’m in good condition, about 84, 85 kilos. Individuals have been speculating about who I’m combating, this and that. I’m coming for that belt. So I’m on the lookout for increased ranked fighters and I’m certain you’ll see a combat announcement quickly sufficient.
“I’ve mentioned yeah, the opponent mentioned yeah, simply must get stuff signed. So you understand the rating everybody. Like, remark and subscribe and I’ll see you on the prime.”
Pimblett saying “I’ll see you on the prime” instantly results in hypothesis that he’s hinting at a possible showdown with one-time UFC light-weight title challenger Michael Chandler, who commonly makes use of that catchphrase throughout interviews and on social media.
Chandler final appeared at UFC 309 the place he dropped a unanimous determination to Charles Oliveira in a rematch after sitting out for 2 years whereas ready for a matchup towards Conor McGregor that by no means occurred.
Pimblett by no means talked about Chandler by title, however it’s simple to learn between the strains with what he mentioned within the video. For what it’s value, Chandler hasn’t been booked once more since his combat in November so he’s free and clear to compete once more and the identical goes for Pimblett.
Pimblett took issues one step additional when he eradicated one potential opponent from the checklist when he addressed Polish light-weight contender Mateusz Gamrot, who final fought this previous August when he misplaced a razor-close break up determination to Dan Hooker.
“Everybody thinks I’m combating Gamrot,” Pimblett mentioned. “Don’t suppose the UFC would put me towards a fighter like Gamrot who simply sniffs balls.”
There’s no official phrase from the UFC about Pimblett’s subsequent combat, however he’s already gearing as much as begin his coaching camp, which seemingly means a return being focused for early 2025.
Is it Pimblett versus Chandler or Pimblett towards another person? Solely time will inform.