Streaking light-weight contender, Paddy Pimblett has hit out at former interim champion, Dustin Poirier after he unsuccessfully pursued a battle with the veteran — claiming the previous is true to show down the pairing, suggesting he would doubtless make quick work of him.
Pimblett, the present quantity twelve ranked light-weight contender, earned himself the quantity fifteen rank at 155lbs with a summer time submission win over veteran striker, King Inexperienced at UFC 304 — nonetheless, has but to guide his return to motion within the time since.
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And linked closely in latest weeks in an imminent comeback conflict at UFC 314 in April — former Cage Warriors featherweight titleholder, Pimblett has been talked about in circles relating to a possible battle with ex-title challenger, Michael Chandler.
Moreover, Pimblett’s identify additionally got here up in dialog relating to the above-mentioned, Poirier’s retirement battle later this annum — wherein the Liverpool grappler was scoffed at.
“It’s 100% not gonna be [against] Paddy Pimblett,” Dustin Poirier instructed. “Legends only. I’m not gonna retire fighting Paddy Pimblett.”
Paddy Pimblett warns Dustin Poirier after failed retirement battle
Nonetheless, replying to Poirier’s feedback — after receiving backing from ex-UFC star, Nate Diaz, Pimblett boldly claimed Poirier solely rejected the pairing over concern of defeat.
Nate Diaz calls Dustin Poirier a ‘p*ssy’ for not desirous to battle Paddy Pimblett for his retirement battle, and Paddy appears to agree:
“Dustin Poirier fight BSD when he’s rank 12 but not me 👀 u know what wud happen 🤣”#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/kmnmkTJo3s
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 11, 2025
