Relive the key moments from the UFC 314 co-main event where Michael Chandler faced off against Paddy Pimblett on Saturday night. This highly anticipated fight took place on April 12th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Michael Chandler, with a record of 23 wins and 10 losses, and Paddy Pimblett, holding a record of 23 wins and 3 losses, clashed in a compelling co-main event. The fight was broadcast on pay-per-view.
Official Result: Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in the third round at 3:07.
Watch the video highlights of the fight below.
Round 1
Kerry Hatley was the referee for this five-round co-main event.
Pimblett used leg kicks to keep Chandler at bay and landed a front kick to the body. He followed up with a three-punch combination, but Chandler responded with a powerful looping right hand and secured a significant takedown.
Chandler controlled Pimblett on the ground, landing a knee to the body. Pimblett struggled to escape Chandler`s control, but managed to land some elbows to the head from underneath. Pimblett attempted a stand-up and briefly controlled Chandler`s arm, but Chandler took him down again, landing punches as Pimblett returned to his feet.
Pimblett attempted a jumping triangle choke, but Chandler defended and moved into his guard. Pimblett scrambled back to his feet and landed a looping right hand and a good outside leg kick. Chandler connected with a right hand. Chandler maintained distance as Pimblett pressured him.
Chandler landed a left hand as Pimblett connected with a right. Pimblett chased Chandler, landing strikes as the round concluded.
Round Score: MMA Fighting scored it 10-9 for Chandler.
Round 2
Pimblett effectively used his range, landing a left hook as Chandler attempted to duck in. Pimblett landed a body shot and a jab. His retreating left hand proved to be a useful weapon. Chandler waited for an opportunity to attack, but Pimblett continued to chip away at him.
Pimblett pushed Chandler back with straight punches. Chandler then landed a low blow, causing a brief pause in the action. After about 30 seconds, the fight resumed.
Chandler landed a left hook and attempted a takedown, but Pimblett defended well. Chandler adjusted, circling and securing a body lock before slamming Pimblett to the ground. Pimblett again landed elbows on Chandler from behind as he worked to stand.
Chandler attempted to take Pimblett`s back but was too high, allowing Pimblett to shake him off. Pimblett worked from Chandler`s guard for the remaining two minutes of the round, while Chandler remained active from the bottom.
Pimblett threatened with an arm-triangle choke against the fence. Chandler was not in immediate danger, and Pimblett abandoned the choke, landing elbows instead. Pimblett then took Chandler`s back in a scramble, bullied him down, and landed hard punches and elbows from mount.
Pimblett secured a body triangle and continued to land ground strikes with 30 seconds left in the round. It was a dominant round for Pimblett.
Round Score: MMA Fighting scored it 10-9 for Pimblett. Overall score: 19-19.
Round 3
Pimblett landed a jumping knee early in the round, which significantly hurt Chandler, causing a cut on his face and heavy bleeding. Pimblett increased his aggression.
Pimblett secured a body lock and took Chandler down against the fence. Pimblett unleashed brutal ground-and-pound, methodically dismantling Chandler.
Pimblett achieved full mount and rained down elbows. The referee, Kerry Hatley, stepped in to stop the fight due to the onslaught. It was a decisive victory for Pimblett.
