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Paddy Pimblett Shines at UFC 314, Dominates Michael Chandler in Career-Defining Win

Pimblett's TKO victory propels him into the lightweight division's top 10, while Chandler's third consecutive loss raises questions about his UFC future.

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Overview

  • Paddy Pimblett secured a third-round TKO victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, marking his most dominant performance to date and solidifying his status as a top lightweight contender.
  • The win elevated Pimblett to the eighth spot in the UFC lightweight rankings, positioning him for potential high-profile matchups against top fighters like Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.
  • Michael Chandler, now on a three-fight losing streak, has dropped to twelfth in the rankings, with growing calls from fighters like Henry Cejudo and Dustin Poirier for him to consider retirement.
  • Controversy surrounds Chandler's in-cage tactics during the fight, including accusations of illegal strikes, which Pimblett and others have suggested may have been intentional.
  • Veterans like Daniel Cormier and Team Khabib have praised Pimblett’s improvement and star potential, with speculation building about a future title shot against Islam Makhachev.