Pimblett: “I Will Fight for the Title in 2026”

MMA

UFC British lightweight fighter Paddy Pimblett has spoken about his ambition to face Michael Chandler in the octagon and outlined his future career goals.

Pimblett stated, “I`m going to finish Chandler in the second round. Following that, my aim is to fight someone like Oliveira or Gaethje. By 2026, I will be competing for the championship title.”

This announcement comes as anticipation builds for UFC 314, where Chandler and Pimblett are scheduled to clash. The event will take place in Miami, USA, on April 13th.

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