Tonight’s UFC 314 occasion was co-headlined by a extremely anticipated light-weight bout that includes Paddy Pimblett taking over Michael Chandler.
Pimblett (23-3 MMA) was returning to motion for the primary time since scoring a first-round submission victory over King Inexperienced ultimately July’s UFC 304 occasion in Manchester. ‘The Baddy’ entered the competition boasting an eight-fight profitable streak, with six of these 8 wins coming by means of stoppage.
In the meantime, Michael Chandler (23-10 MMA) had entered tonight’s co-headliner with hopes of snapping a two-fight dropping skid. ‘Iron’ was coming off back-to-back losses towards perennial division contenders Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier respectively. Previous to that, the American standout had earned a violent knockout victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 in September of 2022.
Tonight’s UFC 314 co-main occasion resulted in an absolute dominant efficiency from Paddy Pimblett. ‘The Baddy’ used his highly effective low kicks and fast jab to smother and management Michael Chandler proper from the opening bell. After hurting ‘Iron’ with a knee early within the third spherical, Pimblett took the struggle to the ground and promptly completed Chandler off with some heavy floor and pound. It was an incredible efficiency from the Liverpool native who appears certain for a high contender struggle subsequent.
Official UFC 314 Outcomes: Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler through TKO at 3:07 of Spherical 3
Try how the professionals reacted to ‘Pimblett vs. Chandler’ beneath:
Attention-grabbing one developing. Who you bought?
Chandler or Pimblett? #UFC314— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 13, 2025
If Chandler wins I’m adopting
— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) April 13, 2025
10-9 Chandler #UFC314
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 13, 2025
Will Chandler struggle totally different now after all of the speak about him being a cheater?
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) April 13, 2025
No Paddy the Baddy Jrs operating round anytime quickly #UFC314
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 13, 2025
He’s checked out…
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) April 13, 2025
Is it me or has Chandler regarded shot since that first wrestling alternate?
Nut shot ? Good lol— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 13, 2025
Not a great evening for bellator
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 13, 2025
That second spherical was the perfect spherical of Paddy’s profession 🔥 #UFC314
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 13, 2025
Pimblett 20-18 #UFC314
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 13, 2025
Publish-fight reactions to Paddy Pimblett defeating Michael Chandler at UFC 314:
Good struggle
— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) April 13, 2025
Paddy is the true deal 💯
— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) April 13, 2025
Islam bought a brand new contender
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 13, 2025
Congrats on the win Paddy that was an important efficiency you probably did that #ufc314
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 13, 2025
Wow!! Nice efficiency Pimblett #UFC314
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 13, 2025
Who would you wish to see Paddy Pimblett struggle subsequent following his TKO victory over Michael Chandler this night in Miami?
