Paddy Pimblett couldn’t have had a greater night time at UFC 314.
Within the greatest struggle of his profession up to now, Pimblett confirmed out in spectacular style, dominating Michael Chandler for 2 rounds earlier than ending through ground-and-pound knockout within the third.
On Wednesday, Pimblett launched a behind-the-scenes video weblog of his particular night time in Miami and it turned out to be fairly the victory lap backstage.
Quite a few marquee names both congratulated Pimblett in particular person or delivered testimonials praising him for his efficiency, together with UFC CEO Dana White, who was obsessed with Pimblett’s win.
“All people retains doubting you,” White stated. “Congrats.”
Pimblett additionally made certain to go to Chandler’s locker room and present his gratitude to the veteran for taking the struggle.
“Mike, thanks for stepping up and sharing the octagon with me,” Pimblett stated. “I recognize it.”
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya had been additionally proven complimenting Pimblett and even certainly one of Pimblett’s latest in-cage foes, King Inexperienced, took to social media to provide Pimblett his flowers.
“I haven’t seen the struggle but, simply wanting on the highlights,” Inexperienced stated in his Instagram Tales. “I’ll be the primary to say it in the event that they received’t say it: you’re the true deal, brother.”
With the win, Pimblett improved to 7-0 within the UFC and he moved into the highest 10 (No. 8) of the promotion’s official rankings for the primary time.
