Paddy Pimblett doesn’t perceive why Dustin Poirier is planning to put down his gloves this summer time.
After arising quick in his third and sure final light-weight title alternative at UFC 302, ‘The Diamond’ introduced that he would have another go contained in the Octagon earlier than calling it a profession.
Pimblett, however, is simply getting began. ‘The Baddy’ is an ideal 6-0 underneath the UFC banner and can look to climb into the light-weight high 10 subsequent month when he meets ex-Bellator champion Michael Chandler at UFC 314.
Paddy pimblett thinks he’d beat poirier
Even when Pimblett will get previous ‘Iron’ with ease, he’ll probably must bag one other win or two earlier than getting a crack on the division’s high prize. In an ideal world, a kind of fights can be towards Poirier. Sadly for the Liverpudlian, ‘The Diamond’ is simply all for combating one other “legend” for his UFC swan music.
“Effectively, [Poirier] stated one thing about me the opposite day, didn’t he? Saying it’s legends solely, and he thinks Chandler would beat me,” Pimblett advised ESPN Deportes. “I believe he ought to have multiple struggle. He regarded good in his final struggle, I don’t perceive why you’d retire whenever you look good. However, he should an fool. I believe I beat Dustin Poirier, so I’d like to struggle him.”
If Pimblett defeats Chandler, he’ll probably take the No. 7 spot within the light-weight rankings, setting the stage for a showdown with a top-five contender.
Fortunately, there shall be loads of different contemporary opponents ready for Pimblett, together with Dan Hooker, Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan. However first, he’ll need to get previous his hardest check but.
