Paddy Pimblett is running his mouth again, and this time, he’s attacking Lightweight legend Dustin Poirier. Yes, I know he’s never won a belt, but the guy broke Connor McGregor’s body twice and held the interim belt for a time.
If you disagree that he’s a legend, he’s still a star and a fan favorite.
Pimblett doesn’t understand why “The Diamond” would walk away when he still appears to have plenty of fight left in him.
Pimblett, who is set to face Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 on April 12, has taken particular issue with Poirier’s recent comments. Poirier dismissed Pimblett as a potential opponent, stating that he only wants to fight “legends” before retiring. Pimblett, never one to hold back, fired back with his own thoughts.
“He said something about me the other day, didn’t he?” Pimblett told ESPN Deportes. “Saying it’s legends only and he thinks Chandler will beat me. I think he should have more than one fight before he retires. He looked good in his last fight. I don’t understand why you’d retire when you look good, but you know, he must be an idiot. I think I beat Dustin Poirier, so I’d love to fight him.”
It’s classic Pimblett—bold, brash, and stupid. But Poirier’s decision isn’t one made lightly. After 40 professional fights and a legendary run that included an interim lightweight title and some historic wars in the octagon, he seems ready to step away on his own terms.
You can’t blame him with all the wear and tear on his body over the years and t
According to reports, Poirier wants to end his career in his home state of Louisiana; however, there hasn’t been a UFC event there for some time.
“I actually been having calls every week with the UFC, but it’s looking like summer in New Orleans is close to happening for my retirement fight,” Poirier told The Schmo.
Meanwhile, Pimblett has his own battle ahead. Chandler, though coming off a loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, remains a dangerous opponent. Pimblett sees this as his own opportunity to break into the title picture.
Patty also said that if he beat Chandler, he would want a title shot.
“Charles just beat Chandler,” Pimblett said. “If Charles gets a title shot off beating Chandler, I want a title shot when I beat Chandler.”
For Pimblett, this may be the biggest fight of his career.
With a win over Chandler, he can shut up the naysayers, however, should he lose, they were right.
