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Pimblett Victorious Over Chandler in Miami UFC Bout
Paddy Pimblett secured a dominant TKO victory against Michael Chandler in their highly anticipated lightweight match at UFC 314 in Miami. The contest, watched ringside by former US President Donald Trump, saw Pimblett overcome his American rival, leaving him bloodied and prompting a call out to Charles Oliveira for a future fight.
Decisive Third-Round Stoppage for Pimblett
The British fighter controlled the action for the majority of the bout before achieving the technical knockout with 03:07 remaining in the third round of the scheduled five-round fight. This win elevates the 30-year-old Pimblett’s UFC record to an unblemished 6-0 and reinforces his claim to challenge the elite fighters in the lightweight division.
McGregor Suffers Betting Loss
Pimblett’s triumph resulted in a significant financial setback for Conor McGregor, who had placed a substantial $500,000 wager on Chandler to win via knockout.
Bloody Encounter in the Octagon
Chandler endured a punishing fight, ultimately exiting the Octagon with blood streaming from a severe laceration on his cheek. The injury obscured his vision as the referee raised Pimblett’s hand in victory.
Paddy Pimblett celebrates his TKO win against Michael Chandler in their UFC lightweight fight.
A forceful knee strike opened a cut on Chandler’s cheek, leading to a bloody scene in the Octagon during the Pimblett fight.
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett connects with a punch to Chandler’s nose during their lightweight contest at UFC 314.
Michael Chandler, a known supporter of Donald Trump, had the former president in attendance to witness his UFC 314 fight.
Fight Breakdown: Pimblett’s Domination
Despite an early takedown from Chandler in the first round, Pimblett quickly asserted control. The second round saw Pimblett gain momentum, effectively using ground and pound to punish his adversary.
In the pivotal third round, a well-timed flying knee caused a deep cut to Chandler’s cheek. Pimblett capitalized on this opening, intensifying his assault and exacerbating the injury.
Ultimately, the referee intervened to stop the fight, silencing a portion of the American crowd present in Miami.
Post-Fight Interview and Callout
In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Pimblett reflected on his performance, stating, ‘Everything I’ve worked on… just happened here, we gameplan and use our fight IQ.’
Addressing the crowd and potential future opponents, Pimblett declared, ‘Anyone else got any questions? I want that world title. People said I would never be ranked, never be top 10. Dustin, Justin, Charles or posh by Tsarukyan. F*** Arman, he’s a little sausage.’
Volkanovski Recaptures Featherweight Title
The event also featured Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant performance against Diego Lopes in the main event. The 35-year-old Australian fighter rebounded from two previous knockout defeats to reclaim the featherweight belt, which became vacant following Ilia Topuria’s move to the lightweight division.