Witness the high-octane highlights from the UFC 314 co-main event featuring Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. The clash took place on April 12th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and was broadcast live on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Fight Summary:
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett faced off in a highly anticipated co-main event. After a back-and-forth battle, Paddy Pimblett emerged victorious with a third-round TKO at 3:07.
Official Result: Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in Round 3 (3:07).
Round-by-Round Highlights:
Round 1
Referee Kerry Hatley oversaw the five-round co-main event. Pimblett utilized leg kicks to keep Chandler at bay, and landed a front kick to the body followed by a three-punch combination. Chandler responded with a looping right hand and secured a significant takedown.
Chandler controlled Pimblett on the ground, landing knees to the body. Pimblett defended from bottom position, attempting elbows from behind. Despite Pimblett`s attempts to stand, Chandler maintained control. Pimblett briefly threatened with a jumping triangle choke, but Chandler easily defended. Both fighters exchanged strikes towards the end of the round.
MMA Fighting scored the round 10-9 for Chandler.
Round 2
Pimblett effectively used his range, landing a left hook as Chandler attempted to close distance. Pimblett continued to chip away with jabs and body shots. Chandler landed a low blow, causing a brief pause in the action.
Upon restart, Chandler landed a left hook and secured another takedown after an adjustment to a body lock. Pimblett landed elbows from his back. Chandler attempted to take the back, but Pimblett escaped and gained top position, threatening with an arm-triangle choke and transitioning to mount. Pimblett finished the round strong with ground and pound from mount.
MMA Fighting scored the round 10-9 for Pimblett, making it 19-19 overall.
Round 3
Pimblett landed a jumping knee early in the round, visibly hurting Chandler and opening a cut on his face. Pimblett capitalized, securing a body lock and taking Chandler down against the fence. Pimblett unleashed brutal ground-and-pound from full mount, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Pimblett secured a dominant TKO victory in the third round.
