Now UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev is in the books, the attention of the wider MMA world turns to the next PPV – this time we go to 'The Magic City'.
Fans not only count on what an excellent featherweight title fight should be, but just as much excitement for the lightweight scrap has been set for the Co-Main event of the UFC 314 evening.
That long-awaited showdown of 155LB is essentially a pick'em-so if paddy pimblett deserves himself a different viral victory on 12 April, does he finally get the honor he deserves?
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Paddy Pimblett has doubts about the victory over UFC 314 will satisfy his haters
A month from UFC 314 there is only a difference of 1% in tapology communities between the two light weights, in which Michael Chandler is by far the most difficult test of the career of the former Cage Warriors Champion.
During a recent interview with Sportsnet, the SUPERSTAR scouse was asked if his first round entry on Bobby Green had finally silenced the doubters in his last fight.
“No, everyone underestimates me, boy,” Pimblett laughed and noted that “the goal posts are moved when I win.
'Like for the Bobby [Green] Fight it was: “Ah Bobby is going to eliminate him, he will not be able to stand on the feet with him.”
'And when I hit him, it was like' Ah Bobby's 38 [years old]Bobby is old, he is ready, he only fights people who are old and ready ' – and it will be the same if I defeated Chandler. “
Pimblett has been perfect in the UFC industry corner since signing the promotion in 2021, so that one KO/TKO, two decisions and three entries so far.
But even if he adds the scalp of Michael Chandler to his roughness, Pimblett expects the wider fan base to still find a way to trivialize his victory in Miami on April 12.
“I'm going to defeat Chandler, and everyone is going to say:” Oh well, he was 2-4 in the UFC, he didn't defeat anyone, he is 38 '-I am used to it, it has happened since I was 16.
“I have fought since I was 16 and people just change the goal posts when I win, so I am not —.”
Paddy Pimblett's Training partner Previews UFC 314 Clash with Chandler
Bloody Elbow recently had the opportunity to speak with lightweight Competier Jai 'The Black Country Banger' Herbert prior to his return to action in UFC London on March 22.
As part of his camp, Herbert and a few members of his team traveled to Liverpool to train with the next generation of MMA; And noticed that he was rolling with 'The Baddy'.
“We went there on the sparring days and had a few good rounds man because they have another good light weights there, clear Paddy and a few other good guys there, so it was just good to mix it and get a good job, so yes, good sessions.”
When asked what he thinks about Pimblett vs Chandler, the fan favorite lightweight noted that it is a 'intersection' for both athletes.
“I feel it is a good fight, it is a crossroads fight. You have paddy, he is just in the top 15, young boy, he is standing against Chandler. He is very experienced and it is a crossroads fight, so it will be a good, entertaining fight. I look forward to looking at that. “
UFC 314 goes live from Miami, Florida, on Saturday 12 April.
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