Paddy Pimblett took a decisive step in his UFC title when he defeated Michael Chandler in Miami.
Liverpool’s Pimblett dominated the Americans, preparing a wild pace, and hammering Chandler with heavy blows.
Finally, he finished Chandler and forced him in 3-07 the third round to keep his undefeated UFC record.
More efficient since opening, Pimblett put a struck to work while Chandler seemed to be struggling.
He continued to serve and the third round landed a knee, which eventually led to Dama Chandler.
Pimblett’s strike was too much for Chandler. (AP Photo/Lynne Sweet)
“I did my opinion. I told everyone to do what I just did and what happened? Everyone said I couldn’t stand with him on my feet. Who shot?
“I’m a new guard. It’s an old guard.
“Everyone underestimates me before every fight. No one gives me their fees. It’s quite unpleasant.”
Pimblett believes that another victory will get him in the frame for the light title UFC.
Pimblett could report Chandler to retire. (AP Photo/Lynne Sweet)
“I want the world title,” he said. “Some say I will never be a champion, I will never run, I will never be in TOP 10. But what now?”
Chandler will soon reach 39 years and the loss to Pimblett could bring him to retire.
For the main events at UFC 314 Alexander Volkanovski regenerated the feature of the feathers of the weight and defeated Diego Lopes with a unanimous decision.
Two judges scored 49-46 and the second had 48-47.
Volkanovski successfully defended the belt four times before he lost to Israel Makhachev in 2023.
