Watch the highlights from the co-main event fight between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, which took place on Saturday night.
The Chandler vs. Pimblett fight happened on April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Michael Chandler (23-10) and Paddy Pimblett (23-3) faced off in the 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).
Check out the video highlights below.
Round 1
Referee Kerry Hatley is overseeing this five-round co-main event.
Pimblett uses leg kicks to keep Chandler at bay. Pimblett lands a front kick to the body and a three-punch combo, but Chandler counters with a looping right hand and secures a big takedown!
Chandler controls Pimblett from the top, landing a knee to the body. Pimblett is limited in his options as Chandler controls his wrist and applies pressure. Pimblett tries to stand, landing elbows to the head from underneath. Pimblett attempts to control Chandler`s arm, but Chandler pushes him back down and lands punches as Pimblett returns to his feet.
Pimblett attempts a jumping triangle choke, but Chandler defends and ends up in Pimblett`s guard. Pimblett scrambles back to his feet. Pimblett lands a looping right hand and an outside leg kick. Chandler connects with a right hand. Chandler stays at distance, allowing Pimblett to probe.
Chandler lands a left hand as Pimblett lands a right. Pimblett pressures Chandler and scores as the round ends.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Chandler.
Round 2
Pimblett effectively strikes from range, landing a left hook as Chandler ducks. Pimblett lands a body tap and a good jab. Pimblett`s retreating left hand is proving to be a useful weapon. Chandler waits for an opportunity to attack, but Pimblett continues to strike from distance.
Pimblett pushes Chandler back with straight punches. Chandler lands a low blow, causing a brief pause in the fight. After about 30 seconds, Pimblett is ready to continue.
Chandler lands a left hook and attempts a takedown, but Pimblett defends. Chandler adjusts, circles, maintains a body lock, and slams Pimblett to the ground. Pimblett works his way up and lands elbows on Chandler from behind again.
Chandler tries to take the back, but is too high and Pimblett shakes him off. Pimblett is in Chandler`s guard with two minutes remaining, Chandler is active from bottom position.
Pimblett threatens with an arm-triangle choke against the fence. Chandler is not in immediate danger. Pimblett abandons the choke attempt and lands elbows. Pimblett takes Chandler`s back in a scramble, bullies him down, and lands hard punches and elbows from mount.
Pimblett establishes a body triangle and lands ground strikes with 30 seconds left in the round. A dominant round for Pimblett.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Pimblett. Overall score: 19-19.
Round 3
Pimblett lands a jumping knee early in the round, hurting Chandler badly. Chandler is bleeding from a cut on his face. Pimblett increases his aggression.
Pimblett secures a body lock and takes Chandler down. Pimblett dominates Chandler against the fence, and this could be a long round for “Iron Mike.” Pimblett delivers brutal ground and pound, methodically breaking down Chandler.
Pimblett gains full mount and rains down elbows. Referee Hatley steps in to stop the fight. A fantastic performance by Pimblett.
