UFC 314 results in full as Paddy Pimblett gets | Boxing News

Paddy Pimblett has made a vital impression on the worldwide stage following a career-defining conquer Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Since his induction into the UFC in 2021, ‘The Baddy’ has confronted quite a few hurdles. He’s regularly talked about that the ‘goalposts transfer’ after every victory, however he has now firmly positioned himself as a formidable contender in the intensely aggressive 155lb division.

After securing consecutive ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses for his initial three UFC victories towards Luigi Vendramini, Rodrigo Vargas and Jordan Leavitt, it was time for the Liverpudlian to graduate from common Fight Night occasions to top-tier pay-per-view playing cards.

However, his 2022 victory over Jared Gordon sparked widespread disapproval, with many suggesting that the American had performed enough to win on factors. Despite the criticism, ‘The Baddy’ shrugged off the negativity and delivered a dominant efficiency in his subsequent combat towards seasoned skilled Tony Ferguson earlier than submitting King Green on home soil final yr.

Yet, critics argued his final two victories have been towards fighters previous their peak. In Chandler, the previous Bellator champion posed a vital risk to Pimblett’s impeccable UFC report. But in typical Pimblett fashion, the rising star shone brightest beneath the highlight.

The Liverpudlian rapidly took control of the cage, delivering a collection of low kicks earlier than switching up inside. Despite his aggressive begin, Chandler managed to ground the combat with a well-timed physique lock, though he did not land any vital blows.

Surprisingly, it was the energetic Scouser who managed to throw some elbows from his back. Pimblett’s submission attempt did not succeed, however it was clear that he was eager to put on a show in ‘The Magic City’.

Chandler landed a clean cross adopted by a left hook, however ‘The Baddy’ took it effectively, arguably profitable the primary spherical.

As he rose for the second spherical, it was evident that ‘Iron’ had given his all and was starting to fatigue. Pimblett appeared to thrive off this power as he got here out swinging as quickly as the second bell rang.

The 30-year-old Scouse fighter rapidly returned to his leg kicks, however the combat was briefly paused on account of a brutal low blow from Chandler – not a good look after a lot debate about his ‘soiled’ techniques earlier than the combat.

Despite the discomfort, Pimblett shrugged it off and jumped back into the motion, touchdown a few neat uppercuts. Many had Pimblett pegged as the one prone to take the combat to the ground, but it was Chandler who managed to swiftly take his rival down a number of instances.

Nonetheless, Liverpool‘s own fought back valiantly, trying a artful arm-triangle, transferring into mount, and delivering some heavy blows.

Chandler was close to defeat on the sound of the buzzer, however his aid was short-lived as the decisive rounds loomed. Pimblett wasn’t able to let this chance slip; he delivered a crushing knee that surprised Chandler, rapidly following up with a relentless assault of strikes.

‘The Baddy’ easily transitioned into a single-leg takedown, bringing the motion down to the mat. Under Pimblett’s control, Chandler’s face was battered and bloodied, visibly worsening with each tick of the clock.

Pimblett aimed for a rear bare choke however resorted to a barrage of hammer fists and punches till the referee intervened to halt the combat.

Maintaining his unblemished UFC streak, Pimblett erupted in victory, soaking in the adulation from the Miami crowd, totally impressed by the British fighter’s talent in what was primarily enemy territory. An ecstatic Pimblett instructed Joe Rogan: “Lad, literally everything I have worked with my team, all the fight run-throughs we’ve done, has just happened here,” then moved on to challenge a number of challenges.

“This is how we win: we gameplan, we use our fight IQ, and we beat motherf*****s up. [I want] anyone in the top four, top five. I want that world title. Laugh all you want. What now? You gang of mushrooms. I want Dustin [Poirier], Justin [Gaethje], Charles [Oliveira] or the little posh boy Arman [Tsarukyan] – any of them four. I respect Dustin, Justin and Charles. Charles is the biggest legend out of them all, and he gets called the best submitting artist the UFC’s ever seen. Well, I dispute that, I’m here.”

Also on the cardboard was the competition between Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull. Yair Rodriguez used his expertise to outmaneuver the newcomer, profitable the combat by way of factors. ‘El Pantera’ dominated the combat however was unable to search out a end.

The major card additionally noticed an thrilling combat between Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell, as Jean Silva’s talent on the ground led to him choking out his opponent. The crowd was additionally handled to a thrilling encounter between Dominick Reyes and Nikita Krylov.

Dominick Reyes’ beautiful knockout in spherical one left the gang in awe.

UFC 314 results in full

Alexander Volkanovski beat Diego Lopes – Decision

Paddy Pimblett beat Michael Chandler – KO/TKO R3 03:07

Yaor Rodriguez beat Patricio Pitbull – Decision

Jean Silva beat Bryce Mitchell – Submission R2 03:52

Dominick Reyes beat Nikita Krylov – KO/TKO R1 02:24