Conor McGregor or Paddy Pimblett? Michael Chandler has sparked discussions within the MMA world along with his candid remarks a couple of potential struggle in opposition to Paddy Pimblett, suggesting that Pimblett would possibly presently pose a better menace than Conor McGregor.
Michael Chandler On Paddy Pimblett and Conor McGregor
Michael Chandler is a former UFC light-weight title challenger who emphasised that whereas Conor McGregor’s title stays iconic, his inactivity since 2021 raises questions on his competitiveness within the octagon. In distinction, Paddy Pimblett has been energetic and enhancing, lately securing a dominant win at UFC 304.
“You would possibly speak to lots of people from a struggle perspective that [think] Paddy may be extra harmful than Conor at this level. We haven’t seen Conor in three years, [but] title sensible? Yeah, you’re not gonna get a much bigger title than Conor.”
The long-rumored Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor struggle seems to be in critical doubt. Dana White has lately indicated that Conor McGregor will not struggle Chandler in his UFC return. The bout was initially deliberate in early 2023.
As of in the present day, no official struggle date has been confirmed for Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler. Nonetheless, there are robust indications {that a} potential matchup might occur at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami, Florida.
Chandler expressed curiosity in dealing with Pimblett, calling it a enjoyable struggle. He acknowledged Pimblett’s reputation and charisma however highlighted the disparity of their expertise ranges.
“I like the concept of combating Paddy Pimblett and making a ton of cash. I don’t wish to say straightforward struggle as a result of I might go on the market and slip on a banana peel and get knocked out in entrance of everyone. However let’s simply say I just like the struggle stylistically. I like Paddy as a human. I believe he’s one of many good ones. And with that being mentioned that doesn’t cease me from desirous to separate him from consciousness.”
Regardless of his admiration for Pimblett as an individual, Chandler didn’t maintain again on his aggressive mindset. He acknowledged that he would intention to “separate him from consciousness” in the event that they have been to fulfill within the octagon.
“There’s no comparability between Paddy Pimblett and fighters on my resume like Gaethje, Poirier, Hooker…I’m purported to beat him”
The potential struggle seems mutually useful. For Michael Chandler, it affords a possibility to bounce again from latest losses whereas capitalizing on Paddy Pimblett’s rising fanbase. For Pimblett, it represents an opportunity to interrupt into the highest ten by defeating a seasoned veteran.
