After finishing Bobby Green in one of the best performances of his career, Paddy Pimblett seems to have already found a future opponent: Michael Chandler . In a video published on his YouTube channel last Monday (23), the Englishman declared that in 2025 he will look for opponents in the top positions of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).
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“I’m going for that belt, so I’m looking for higher ranked fighters right now. I’m sure you’ll see the fight announcement soon. I said yes, the opponent said yes, I just need to sign things. So you know the scorecard, guys. Like, comment, subscribe and I’ll see you at the top,” Pimblett said.
OH PADDY THE BADDYYYYYY
Paddy Pimblett earns a #UFCHonors nomination for Submission of the Year!
[ Voting begins Dec 28 ] pic.twitter.com/fv2VhuVg79
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) December 20, 2024
The last sentence refers to Michael Chandler . The former Bellator lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) and currently ranked seventh in the category, the American often uses the catchphrase at the end of each interview inside the octagon and through digital platforms.
At 38 years old, Michael Chandler is not having a good time in the world's largest MMA organization. Present in the UFC since 2021, he has two wins and four losses in the event. His last victory was against Tony Ferguson in 2022.
Michael Chandler challenged Conor McGregor
Despite Paddy Pimblet's apparent interest, Chandler still doesn't seem to have forgotten the promise of a duel with Conor McGregor . Last Saturday (21), the fighter challenged the Irishman once again through social media.
The two were coaches on the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter in the first half of 2023, and the fight was scheduled for UFC 303 , but a fracture in one of his toes forced McGregor to withdraw from the bout. Since then, Chandler has faced Charles Oliveira for the second time, and there is no date set for the Irishman's return.
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler arguing on TUF 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
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