Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a surprise title shot following his latest triumph, the coach of champion Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision.
Pimblett continued to build momentum in his quest to reach the mountaintop on MMA's biggest stage, decimating Michael Chandler in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 314 pay-per-view.
"The Baddy" exited Miami's Kaseya Center with his undefeated promotional record intact, and he's since risen to #8 in the official lightweight rankings.
While that's left plenty of prominent names still ahead of him in the pecking order, the Scouser has been touted for a potential shot at gold next.
During the latest episode of his podcast, the Javier & Mo Show, coach Javier Mendez was asked about the prospect of Makhachev defending his belt against Pimblett sooner rather than later.
Paddy's ready to face anybody," Mendez said. "What he's done already, his credentials, his winning record in the UFC — and his hype, what he can do, how he can motivate people — if they give him the next title shot, he deserves it. ... Is he worthy? Yes. He's very interesting, and he's got all of England behind him. ... I'm a fan.
