Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett delivered a performance that captivated audiences at UFC 314, potentially overshadowing all other fights on the card.
Despite entering the octagon as the favorite against seasoned lightweight contender Michael Chandler, Pimblett`s overwhelming victory was far from expected by many. He dominated Chandler, a former Bellator champion, for nearly three rounds, showcasing his striking ability and superior grappling skills with a brutal ground assault.
Instead of playing it safe for a decision win, Pimblett intensified his attack in the third round of their co-main event, scheduled for five rounds, ultimately securing a knockout victory.
Seizing his post-fight interview opportunity, Pimblett boldly challenged several top-ranked lightweights, including Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Charles Oliveira. He made his intentions clear: he aims to defeat one of these prominent fighters to earn a shot at the UFC lightweight championship.
Belal Muhammad, the UFC welterweight champion, acknowledged Pimblett`s impressive showing and ambition, suggesting on Twitter that “Islam Makhachev has a new contender” in the lightweight division.
