Paddy Pimblett fights Michael Chandler on April 12

Paddy Pimblett, a popular MMA fighter from Liverpool, is set to return to the Octagon on April 12. He will compete at UFC 304 against Michael Chandler in a co-main event. This will be Pimblett's first fight in nine months, and he holds an undefeated 6-0 record in the UFC. Chandler, his opponent, has a record of 23 wins and 9 losses. A win for Pimblett could place him in the top 10 of the lightweight division, opening doors to more significant fights in the future. The main event of UFC 304 will feature a title match between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the vacant Featherweight Championship. Current champion Ilia Topuria is moving up to the lightweight division, creating this opportunity. Pimblett is making some adjustments to his training schedule to attend an important local football match. Liverpool will play Everton just days before his fight, and he plans to be at Anfield to support his team. He expressed excitement about balancing his fight preparation with his love for football. He confirmed that his training is going well and he has started his diet to get ready for the fight. Pimblett has been training hard and is eager to return to action after a long break.