Paddy Pimblett is beginning to put together for his subsequent struggle within the UFC and he’s hinting at an opponent and an announcement coming quickly.
With an ideal 6-0 file within the UFC, the 29-year-old Liverpool native has been pushing for a better ranked opponent and it feels like he would possibly get his want. Whereas he didn’t title drop any specific opponent, Pimblett undoubtedly teased one risk — a minimum of based mostly on his selection of phrases.
“Good finish to the yr to be sincere,’ 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 in search of greater ranked fighters and I’m certain you’ll see a struggle 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 repeatedly makes use of that catchphrase throughout interviews and on social media.
Chandler final appeared at UFC 309 the place he dropped a unanimous resolution to Charles Oliveira in a rematch after sitting out for 2 years whereas ready for a matchup in opposition to Conor McGregor that by no means occurred.
Pimblett by no means talked about Chandler by title, but it surely’s simple to learn between the strains with what he mentioned within the video. For what it’s price, Chandler hasn’t been booked once more since his struggle 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 doable opponent from the listing when he addressed Polish light-weight contender Mateusz Gamrot, who final fought this previous August when he misplaced a razor-close break up resolution to Dan Hooker.
“Everybody thinks I’m combating Gamrot,” Pimblett mentioned. “Don’t suppose the UFC would put me in opposition to a fighter like Gamrot who simply sniffs balls.”
There’s no official phrase from the UFC about Pimblett’s subsequent struggle, 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 in opposition to another person? Solely time will inform.
