Paddy Pimblett once again silenced his critics.
UFC 314 was largely focused on the featherweight division, featuring Alexander Volkanovski`s victory over Diego Lopes for the interim title, alongside significant wins from Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, and Dan Ige. However, Paddy Pimblett arguably stole the show by decisively defeating veteran contender Michael Chandler, strengthening his claim as a top 10 lightweight fighter.
The question now is: how far up the rankings will he ascend?
Pimblett`s current position has become a topic of considerable discussion among ranking experts. The debate centers around whether Pimblett truly defeated a top-tier opponent, or if he simply benefited from facing a less effective version of Chandler than previously seen in the octagon.
Further discussion includes analysis of movements within the 145-pound rankings, reflections on the timing of Patricio Pitbull`s UFC entry, and a ranking of the most anticipated fights in the upcoming quarter of the UFC schedule.
