Liverpool MMA star Paddy Pimblett will return in April at UFC 304
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett will return to action for the first time in nine months. The Liverpool-born fighter will be seeking to maintain his perfect 6-0 UFC record against Michael Chandler.
The Huyton-born Mixed Martial Artist [22-3-0] has not fought since defeating King Green at UFC 304 in July. Pimblett knows that victory over Chandler [23-9-0] will move him into the top 10 of the lightweight division.
Victory in what is his highest-profile test to date could set up opportunities for the hugely popular Pimblett to challenge some of the division’s top names.
Below are all the details on Paddy Pimblett’s hugely anticipated next fight in the Octagon;
When will Paddy Pimblett next fight?
Pimblett will face Michael Chandler in a five-round co-main event of UFC 314 at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 12.
Who else is fighting at at UFC 304?
A UFC Featherweight Championship bout for the vacant title between former champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes is anticipated to be the main event. The current champion, Ilia Topuria, will relinquish the title to move up to the lightweight division.
Liverpool vs Everton Premier League pledge
Pimblett admitted he is slightly adjusting his fight plans for UFC 314 so he can watch Liverpool’s pursuit of Premier League glory.
“No, normally go out 12-14 days before, but the fight is on the 12th of April and Liverpool play Everton the Wednesday before, the 2nd of April, so I’m going to fly the next day,” said Pimblett. “I need to be in Anfield to watch the Reds beat the Blues. I can’t wait for that.”
Asked about his preparation for his fight with Chandler, Pimblett added: “Yeah, training is going well. It all got confirmed about ten days ago, two weeks ago now, so I’ve known that I’m fighting for a while.
“I wanted it to be Miami, so I’m very, very happy I’m fighting in Miami. And you know, the diet has started, the weight is coming down, I’m training well and doing loads of rounds in the gym, so I can’t wait to get back in there. It’s been a while.”
