Welcome to the live blog coverage of the UFC 314 co-main event: Michael Chandler versus Paddy Pimblett. This highly anticipated lightweight bout is scheduled for five rounds and will take place this Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Michael Chandler, currently ranked No. 14 in the lightweight division by MMA Fighting Global Rankings, enters this fight with a record of 23 wins and 9 losses. Chandler aims to be the first to defeat the rising star Paddy Pimblett in the UFC. Known as “Iron Mike,” Chandler, a former three-time Bellator lightweight champion, has become a fan favorite in the octagon thanks to his consistently exciting and action-packed fights, even in his defeats. His UFC record stands at two wins out of six appearances.
Paddy Pimblett, boasting a record of 22 wins and 3 losses, sees this fight as another opportunity to overcome an experienced veteran. The Liverpool native has secured victories in his last two fights against seasoned MMA fighters Clay Guida (King Green) and Tony Ferguson. His win against Guida was particularly notable as Pimblett became the first fighter to submit Guida since 2009. A victory on Saturday, improving his UFC record to a perfect 7-0, could potentially propel Pimblett into the top 10 rankings.
Stay tuned to this live blog for round-by-round updates and commentary on the Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett fight at UFC 314.
