Paddy Pimblett dominates Michael Chandler at UFC 314, wins by KO and challenges Charles do Bronx

Paddy Pimblett won Michael chandler No. UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

Paddy Pimblett gave a show in the early hours of this Sunday (13) and won Michael chandler by technical knockout in the co-main fight of UFC 314, in a duel valid for the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg). With the triumph, Malvado reached his seventh consecutive victory in the largest MMA organization in the world and also challenged several names at the top of the category, with emphasis on Charles of the Bronx.

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Pimblett was relentless in grappling

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Paddy Pimblett in victory against Michael chandler. Photo: Reproduction.

Paddy had success working calf kicks during the first round. While the Englishman dominated the center of the Octagon and landed good jabs, Chandler closed the distance and landed a wide-ranging takedown from the clinch. The two returned to the exchange after the British fighter tried a flying triangle. The round ended with Pimblett landing good jabs.

Paddyy started to feint a lot in the second round, while Chandler advanced and tried to land good blows. The Englishman frustrated the former Bellator champion's approach with a high volume of blows, which forced the American to look for more takedowns from the clinch. At a certain point, Iron tried to control the back, and at this moment the Evil One reversed the position and ended the round landing good elbows.

Early in the next round, the Englishman landed the best blow of the entire fight when he landed a knee to the American's face. The attack opened a deep cut on Chandler's left cheek and from that moment on, Pimblett went on the attack and landed long combinations. The fight went to the ground and there, Pimblett won by technical knockout at three minutes and seven seconds after landing several punches and elbows from the back.

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PADDY PIMBLETT WITH A STATEMENT VICTORY OVER MICHAEL CHANDLER #UFC314 pic.twitter.com/vJZpzRPrzm

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When asked about his next opponent in the interview inside the octagon with Joe Rogan, the fighter said he was interested in facing any of the top names in the ranking, but highlighted Charles of the Bronx, citing the fact that both are known for their skill in ground fighting.