The three -way war of words between UFC lightweight stars Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett is taking a new turn.
Earlier this month, Dustin Poirier concluded rumors that he would fight against Pimblett for his UFC pension fight -which explained that his last Octagon outing should be 'only legends'.
While Paddy Pimblett understands why 'The Diamond' wants a greater name for his last fight, the Superstar scouse also wonders if it is really time for Dustin Poirier to hang the gloves.
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett responds to Dustin Poirier's pension plan
Earlier this week, Dana White confirmed that Paddy Pimblett will be confronted with Michael Chandler in the Co-Main event of UFC 314 in April-Slechts a few weeks after rumors that it would be 'the Baddy' against Dustin Poirier.
Speaking through a training that vlog shared with his YouTube channel, Pimblett would first acknowledge that he understands what Poirier meant when he said 'only legends'.
“Nate [Diaz] set up, “fight you you [—-, he’d beat you’ – legendary s— that, you know. Everyone loves Nate Diaz… I don’t feel disrespected, I understand what he’s saying – ‘legends only’, I’m not a legend.”
That being said, Pimblett also questioned why Poirier is talking about retirement in the first place; noting that ‘The Diamond’ still has the skills to compete with the absolute best in the world.
“And he could earn more money on a PPV fighting someone else, but why would he retire after just one fight, lad?
Stop being a b—- a—, you know what I mean? Fight your contract out, have a few [more] To fight … [You’ve] I just had a good fight with Islam, do you know what I mean? “
The scouser then responded to the recent post by Michael Chandler, who was aimed at Poirier in which 'Iron' suggested that his former enemy was afraid of looking at the Liverpudlian.
“And then Chandler put on a tweet, which was funny. I think he took the P – from Dustin and said “afraid of fighting Patty” – but come on Chandler, you know how to spell my name, boy. It's not Patty. I am not finished. It is Paddy Lad, Double D. “
Michael Chandler promises to score a stop page against Paddy Pimblett
In a video shared with his own social media channels, the popular American admitted that he is desperately back in the win column after a tough defeat against Charles Oliveira last November.
“After the last fight, one of the most disappointing losses of my career, I wanted to return to the horse and immediately back in the Octagon.
“I love the matchup – I actually love the matchup, I respect paddy. I think he is a skilled hunter and he has a bright future, but I think he will meet a buzzsaw on April 12, Michael Chandler. “
The former Bellator world champion teased that he has a single goal in mind for UFC 314; Become the very first person of Ko Pimblett in his professional career.
#UFC314 in Miami vs Pimblett! This sport moves quickly and time is waiting for no one … An Imperfect Plan that is now being implemented is better than a perfect plan that will be implemented in the future. – Fish on. – See at the top! pic.twitter.com/m8jyzqcna33
– Michael Chandler (@mikesandlermma) February 20, 2025
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“As always, I will be the most entertaining man who enters the Octagon that night. I will have everyone on their feet. I will have everyone on the edge of their chair.
“And on typical Chandler manner we go outside with one goal in mind – to separate our opponent from consciousness.”
Since that video was posted, Dustin Poirier has shared his own daring prediction before UFC 314 Co-Main event-that is falling live from Miami on 12 April.
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