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Paddy Pimblett's stunning third-round stoppage of Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in Miami marked another high point for the Liverpudlian, with his heart set on a dream fight at Anfield.

The victory propelled Pimblett into the lightweight division’s top-10 as he overcame the formidable Chandler at the Kaseya Center.

Pimblett chided McGregor, who hasn’t competed since the summer of 2021, for wagering against him and losing an alleged $500,000 on Chandler’s loss.

With aspirations of fighting at the home of Liverpool FC, Pimblett commented on McGregor's bet in a conversation with TNT Sports: "I thought you would have backed your own.

Anyone."

Pimblett has not shied away from expressing his desire to step into the octagon at Anfield, disclosing to Sky Sports just a week prior to his face-off with Chandler that he'd even invited UFC officials over to Liverpool's home ground to get a taste of the electric atmosphere and convince them of the venue's potential.

He said, "I've always said my dream is to fight at Anfield.

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He withdrew from what was meant to be his comeback fight at UFC 303 in June 2024, ironically against Chandler, and has shown little indication of returning to the Octagon after taking a break from the sport in Dubai.

Nonetheless, if Pimblett continues his rise, he could still secure his dream venue