March 13, 2025 12:10 pm ET
Paddy Pimblett is confused by Dustin Poirier’s choice to retire.
Poirier plans for one more fight this summer in his dwelling state of Louisiana earlier than hanging up his gloves. He was beforehand requested about Pimblett as a possible opponent, however stated he’s concentrating on legends solely.
Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who meets Michael Chandler within the UFC 314 co-main occasion April 12 in Miami (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN/Disney+, ESPN+), thinks Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) nonetheless has a number of battle left in him.
“He stated one thing about me the opposite day didn’t he? Saying it’s legends solely and he thinks Chandler will beat me,” Pimblett instructed ESPN Deportes. “I believe he ought to have multiple battle (earlier than he retires). He seemed good in his final battle. I don’t perceive why you’d retire if you look good, however , he should be an fool. I believe I beat Dustin Poirier so, I’d like to battle him.”
Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is coming off a unanimous choice loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 this previous November. The win put Oliveira again within the title race, so Pimblett hopes beating Chandler can do the identical for him.
“Charles, he simply beat Chandler,” Pimblett stated. “If Charles will get a title shot off beating Chandler, I need a title shot once I beat Chandler.”
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