Paddy Pimblett could be on a collision course with a UFC fan favorite for his next Octagon assignment.
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett teased fans with a major hint about his next fight as speculation about his return runs rampant.
Pimblett has quickly become one of the UFC's biggest stars, despite only having a handful of fights into his promotion. After recent wins over King Green and Tony Ferguson, Pimblett has proven himself as a legitimate lightweight title contender heading into 2025.
While Pimblett is likely to suit up for the March 22 UFC card in London, nothing has been formally announced as of this writing. But that hasn't stopped Pimblett from being the target of recent call-ups in the lightweight division.
Pimblett has a potential lightweight newcomer on his radar as 2025 approaches. But surprisingly, another name has entered the mix and Pimblett has revealed that he has agreed to fight one of the division's most exciting fighters.
Paddy Pimblett claims he has agreed to become the UFC fan favorite in the next fight
In a recent upload to his YouTube channel, Pimblett dropped an easter egg about his reportedly agreed-upon next opponent.
“People have speculated about who I'm fighting, this and that. I'm coming for that belt, so I'm looking for higher ranked fighters. I'm sure you'll see a fight announcement soon enough,” Pimblett shared.
“I said yes, the opponent said yes, I just have to get things signed. So you all know the score…and I'll see you at the top!”
Pimblett indirectly refers to Michael Chandler, who coincidentally showed great interest in a confrontation with the British star earlier this month. Chandler recently lost to Charles Oliveira in a Fight of the Year contender at UFC 309.
The fight between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler hinted at a booking for 2025
If the Pimblett-Chandler fight is formally booked, it will mark Chandler's recent pivot away from his highly anticipated fight with Conor McGregor. After he and McGregor were set to headline UFC 303, McGregor withdrew due to injury, and a timetable for the Irish superstar's return remains a mystery.
Pimblett vs. Chandler would be a matchup between two of the biggest fan favorites in the UFC lightweight division. Both lightweights are trying to fight their way into the title picture, especially Chandler after losing in four of his last five fights.
Pimblett last defeated Green at UFC 304 and remains undefeated in his UFC tenure. The former Cage Warriors champion has won eight straight fights since 2018, including victories over Jared Gordon and Jordan Leavitt.
Former Bellator champion Chandler has quickly become must-see TV during his six-fight UFC tenure. Fights featuring the likes of Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Oliveira are cemented as instant classics in UFC history.
As of this writing, Chandler and the UFC have yet to respond to Pimblett's massive tease. A fight announcement for both stars could loom as the year comes to a close.
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