UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has made a bold prediction about one of UFC’s brightest rising stars, Paddy Pimblett. As the UFC 314 event rapidly approaches, Johnson, who has witnessed the rise of many greats in the sport, confidently claimed that Pimblett will eventually secure a UFC title if he continues on his current trajectory.
UFC 314, which is set to take place this Saturday in Miami, promises to be an action-packed night, featuring a highly anticipated main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. However, it is the co-main event that has fans buzzing, with an exciting lightweight clash between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. While Pimblett has not yet faced an opponent of Chandler’s caliber, his undefeated streak in the UFC has earned him significant hype.
For Johnson, who has been at the top of the MMA world for years, Pimblett shows all the signs of a future champion. In a recent breakdown on his YouTube channel, Johnson stated, “I can’t wait to see him get to the point where… I think one day he’ll be the champion. If he doesn’t, he’ll be like one of the guys who were really good but never were champions. Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez… He does everything right as of now.”
This prediction comes as Pimblett, who has quickly made a name for himself in the UFC, continues to impress both in and out of the octagon. The UK star, known for his charismatic personality and entertaining fighting style, has already achieved significant success, including notable victories over Jared Gordon, King Green, and Tony Ferguson. A win over Chandler at UFC 314 would solidify his spot in the lightweight title conversation, setting the stage for a future showdown with top contenders.
Pimblett’s most controversial win, however, came at UFC 282, where he defeated Jared Gordon in a fight that many fans felt he lost. Pimblett admitted that the victory was “lucky,” addressing the backlash over the scorecards. Despite this, his recent performances and growing fan base have kept him in the spotlight.
A potential title shot for Pimblett could come soon, but not without competition. In recent weeks, Pimblett has stirred up a feud with Arman Tsarukyan, a fighter who was originally set to headline UFC 311 before pulling out due to injury. The bad blood between the two fighters could lead to an exciting matchup in the future, especially if Pimblett can defeat Chandler this weekend.
As UFC 314 draws nearer, fans are eagerly awaiting what could be a turning point in Paddy Pimblett’s career. With Johnson’s endorsement and the stakes higher than ever, Pimblett’s path to UFC gold may soon be within reach.
