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 appears like he would possibly get his want. Whereas he didn’t identify drop any specific opponent, Pimblett positively teased one chance — not less than primarily based on his alternative of phrases.
“Good finish to the 12 months to be trustworthy,’ Pimblett mentioned on his YouTube channel. “I’m in fine condition, about 84, 85 kilos. Individuals have been speculating about who I’m preventing, this and that. I’m coming for that belt. So I’m on the lookout for larger ranked fighters and I’m positive you’ll see a struggle announcement quickly sufficient.
“I’ve mentioned yeah, the opponent mentioned yeah, simply have to get stuff signed. So you realize the rating everybody. Like, remark and subscribe and I’ll see you on the high.”
Pimblett saying “I’ll see you on the high” 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 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 identify, however it’s straightforward to learn between the traces 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 potential opponent from the record when he addressed Polish light-weight contender Mateusz Gamrot, who final fought this previous August when he misplaced a razor-close cut up resolution to Dan Hooker.
“Everybody thinks I’m preventing Gamrot,” Pimblett mentioned. “Don’t assume 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 doubtless means a return being focused for early 2025.
Is it Pimblett versus Chandler or Pimblett in opposition to another person? Solely time will inform.
