Experience the highlights from the co-main event at UFC 314, where Michael Chandler faced off against Paddy Pimblett on Saturday night. This exciting match took place on April 12th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Michael Chandler, with a record of 23-10, and Paddy Pimblett, holding a 23-3 record, clashed in a highly anticipated co-main event. The fight was broadcast live on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
Official Result: Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in the third round (3:07).
Watch all the key moments from the fight below.
Round 1
Referee Kerry Hatley oversaw this five-round co-main event. Pimblett used leg kicks to keep Chandler at bay and landed a front kick to the body. After a three-punch combination from Pimblett, Chandler responded with a looping right hand and secured a significant takedown. Chandler controlled Pimblett, landing a knee to the body. Pimblett struggled to escape Chandler`s control, sneaking in elbows to the head while working to stand. Chandler pushed him down again and landed punches as Pimblett returned to his feet. Pimblett attempted a jumping triangle choke, but Chandler defended and moved into his guard. Pimblett scrambled back up. Pimblett landed a looping right and an outside leg kick, while Chandler connected with a right hand. Chandler maintained distance as Pimblett pressured, ending a close round.
MMA Fighting scored the round 10-9 for Chandler.
Round 2
Pimblett effectively used his range, landing a left hook as Chandler ducked in. Pimblett followed up with a body shot and a jab. Chandler received a low blow, causing a brief pause. After resuming, Chandler landed a left hook and attempted a takedown, but Pimblett defended. Chandler adjusted, circled, secured a body lock, and slammed Pimblett down. Pimblett again used elbows from his back. Chandler attempted to take the back but was too high, allowing Pimblett to shake him off and gain top position in Chandler`s guard. Pimblett threatened with an arm-triangle choke against the fence but transitioned to elbows. Pimblett then took Chandler`s back, moved to mount, and landed heavy punches and elbows as the round concluded.
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 causing a cut on his face. Pimblett increased his pressure, secured a body lock, and took Chandler down against the fence. Pimblett unleashed brutal ground-and-pound, dismantling Chandler with strikes from full mount. Referee Kerry Hatley stopped the fight due to the heavy strikes. Pimblett secured a TKO victory with a dominant performance.
