Paddy Pimblett is preparing for his next UFC fight, teasing a potential matchup with Michael Chandler, although no official announcement has been made yet.
Paddy Pimblett’s gearing up for his next UFC bout, and he’s dropping hints about a possible opponent and an imminent announcement. Intriguing, right? With a stellar 6-0 record in the UFC, this 29-year-old Liverpudlian is eyeing higher-ranked adversaries. It seems he might just get what he’s after. Though he didn’t name anyone directly, his words certainly tease a potential matchup.
“Nice end to the year to be honest,” Pimblett shared on his YouTube channel. “I’m in good shape, about 84, 85 kilos.” Sounds promising! Fans are buzzing with speculation about who he’ll face next. He’s aiming for that belt and seeking higher-ranked fighters. Exciting times ahead!
“I’ve said yeah, the opponent said yeah, just need to get stuff signed,” he continued. You know how it goes—like, comment, subscribe, and all that jazz! And then he threw in the classic line: “I’ll see you at the top.” Hmm… Suspiciously similar to Michael Chandler’s catchphrase!
Chandler last fought at UFC 309, losing to Charles Oliveira after waiting ages for a Conor McGregor match that never materialized. Could Pimblett be hinting at Chandler as his next opponent? He didn’t mention Chandler directly, but reading between the lines isn’t too hard here.
For now, Chandler’s schedule is wide open since his last fight was in November. The same goes for Pimblett. But wait—Pimblett did rule out one contender when he dismissed Polish fighter Mateusz Gamrot. “Everyone thinks I’m fighting Gamrot,” he quipped. “Don’t think the UFC would put me against someone like him.”
No official word from the UFC yet about Pimblett’s next fight. However, with training camp on the horizon, early 2025 seems likely for his return. So, will it be Pimblett versus Chandler or someone else entirely? Only time will tell!