One well-known title within the commentary sales space thinks Michael Chandler has extra strain going into UFC 314 than Paddy Pimblett.
Chandler and Pimblett are set to collide on the primary card of UFC 314 on April 12. This would be the largest title Pimblett has fought up thus far. It’s “The Baddy’s” likelihood to interrupt by means of within the light-weight division.
Whereas some suppose that may put a variety of strain on Pimblett, a UFC Corridor of Famer thinks the alternative is true.
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Bisping Says Strain is on Chandler
Throughout a UFC 314 breakdown video, Michael Bisping shared his perception that Michael Chandler is the one who’s extra determined of a win at on Saturday evening.
“Put up or shut up, primarily for Michael Chandler,” Bisping mentioned. “He’s thrilled audiences, he’s offered pleasure, he’s fought nothing however the very best of the very best within the division, going up the likes of Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje. He’s had actually enjoyable fights, nevertheless, he’s been dropping. He has misplaced 4 out of six fights. He’s misplaced 4 of his final 5.”
Bisping went on to say it may well’t be understated simply how a lot the light-weight division could be shaken up if Pimblett defeats Chandler.
“Paddy Pimblett, it’s not essentially put up or shut up for him,” Bisping mentioned. “If he loses to Michael Chandler, he’s nonetheless a younger man. It might be his first loss within the UFC. It’s not the top of the world. It’ll be a bump within the highway. He’ll must regroup, he’ll must rebound, he’ll have to begin the win streak once more. If he will get the job performed in opposition to Michael Chandler, and he simply may do this, if he can do this I’m telling you, Paddy Pimblett might be one battle away from preventing for the belt.”
BJPenn.com will likely be offering dwell protection of UFC 314 on Saturday evening. Earlier than battle evening, verify again on our homepage for the weigh-ins outcomes. As soon as it’s time for the fighters to step contained in the Octagon, we’ll be bringing you reside outcomes and video highlights.
