Fans are siding with Dustin Poirier after Paddy Pimblett claimed he could defeat Poirier and criticized his retirement plans, despite acknowledging Poirier’s competitiveness against Islam Makhachev.
Paddy Pimblett recently stirred the pot with his comments on Dustin Poirier’s retirement plans, claiming he’d beat the former interim lightweight champ. Fans? They’re rallying behind “The Diamond.”
As Pimblett gears up for a big showdown with Michael Chandler at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami, he shared his thoughts with ESPN. He called Poirier an “idiot” for considering retirement, though he did acknowledge Poirier’s fierce performance against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
Pimblett didn’t stop there. He boldly declared, “I think I beat Dustin Poirier, so I’d love to fight him.” If Pimblett defeats Chandler, this matchup could be tantalizing from a merit standpoint.
But let’s be honest, your reactions suggest skepticism towards Pimblett’s confidence. Many of you don’t buy his prediction or his take on Poirier’s retirement plans.
Curious about what others think? Dive into the best reader comments below. And don’t forget to cast your vote in our poll: Who would win—Poirier or Pimblett?
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