‘I guess Paddy wants to be fraud checked’: Fans react to Paddy Pimblett’s comments about Dustin Poirier

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After Paddy Pimblett’s reaction to Dustin Poirier wanting to retire — and subsequently saying he’d defeat the former interim lightweight champion in a fight — fans are siding with “The Diamond.”

Ahead of Pimblett’s massive co-main event fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami, “The Baddy” spoke with UFC broadcast partner ESPN and was asked about Poirier preparing for one last fight. Pimblett said Poirier “must be an idiot,” although to be fair...