Paddy Pimblett once again silenced his critics with a dominant performance.
While UFC 314 was highlighted by featherweight action, including Alexander Volkanovski`s title win against Diego Lopes and victories from Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, and Dan Ige, it was Pimblett who stole much of the spotlight. He decisively defeated experienced contender Michael Chandler, strengthening his position as a top lightweight fighter.
The question now is: How high in the rankings should he be placed?
Pimblett`s current rank was a topic of lively discussion among MMA experts Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon. They debated whether Pimblett defeated a truly elite top 10 opponent, or if his victory came against a diminished version of Chandler.
Additionally, their discussion covered the changes in the 145-pound division, the timing of Patricio Pitbull`s potential UFC entry, and a ranking of the most anticipated UFC fights in the upcoming quarter.
