Paddy Pimblett Rates Islam Makhachev’s Submission Over Dustin Poirier Low in 2024 List
In a new video posted on his YouTube channel, Paddy Pimblett shared some of his picks for year-end awards in the MMA world. When discussing Islam Makhachev’s submission victory over Dustin Poirier, Pimblett’s assessment was not particularly flattering.
“Like, obviously, Islam’s sub was good, but it’s just a D’arce choke,” Pimblett remarked. “I transitioned from a guillotine to a triangle to an armbar from the feet. I still think Khamzat’s [Chimaev] sub was better. Khamzat against Robert Whittaker was a better submission. No one’s done that to Robert Whittaker, you know what I mean?”
Pimblett went even further, claiming that he could have submitted Poirier on that night, suggesting that his own submission victory over Bobby Green is more impressive.
“Poirier’s been submitted multiple times before,” Pimblett said. “I’d submit Dustin Poirier. No one submitted Bobby Green in like f*cking 12 years or whatever it was.”
As for Pimblett’s next fight, nothing has been confirmed yet. However, both he and Michael Chandler have expressed interest in facing off in the Octagon. Additionally, another possible opponent for “The Baddy” could be Renato Moicano, but only time will reveal if that matchup becomes a reality.
