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Topics: Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor, UFC
Nasir Jabbar
Conor McGregor has aimed a huge dig at Paddy Pimblett after the UFC star cost him an insane bet at UFC 314.
Pimblett beat Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 in Miami, Florida, last weekend.
'The Baddy' delivered the best performance of his MMA career to stop the veteran American in the third round of their lightweight clash.
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His stunning victory meant the 'Notorious' lost a staggering bet, having backed Chandler to win by knockout.
During his post-fight press conference, Pimblett questioned McGregor's motives to bet against him and challenged him to a fight.
"Even (Conor) McGregor putting money on Chandler to win, lad." he said. "The Irish-Scouse connection. He's meant to back me. And even never! So if he wants it, he can get it as well."
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Pimblett was then asked if he was surprised by McGregor's bet to which he replied: "Yeah I didn't think he'd go against me, to be honest. I thought he'd back me and not Chandler, but it's one of them isn't it?"
The Liverpool fighter also revealed what he'd say to the former UFC double champion if they were to come face-to-face, saying: "I don't know if I'll ever see him. You never know, I'll say to him 'what happened there? F**king hell, the Irish-Scouse connection, you're meant to back me, but you went for the Yank instead'. But, it's one of them, if he ever wants to come back, I'll be here waiting."
McGregor has since responded to losing his mega bet, claiming his head did side with Pimblett.
The Irishman also hit out at the 30-year-old budding superstar and the rest of the UFC lightweight division, branding it 'woeful' in a stinging assessment.
On X, McGregor wrote: "Chandler you motherf**ker you! Rest up, fair play. My history with Mike and the odds on him by KO swayed me to take the risk.
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"My head did say Paddy. He’s improving but with a way to go yet. Although the division is woeful, it is equal, and equal brings good fights. So happy days, ya’s’r welcome.
"Ah well, what’s $500,000 to an M G like me, can you please remind me? More than your purse. Thanks @Duelbits, best odds in the game! I’ll get it back I’m sure. In fact, I just did."
Pimblett has emerged as a potential opponent for McGregor, who hasn't fought in the UFC since his crushing TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.
He was scheduled to face Chandler at UFC 303 last summer, but a toe injury forced him to withdraw.