Paddy Pimblett shredded and crushed Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett chopped and crushed Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314.

Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett met in the second fight of the evening of the UFC 314 gala in Miami. The duel was contracted for five rounds at the lightweight category limit. Both fighters were ranked in the top 15 of the UFC rankings in the up to 70 kilograms division before the bout.

Veteran Michael Chandler was expected to provide a serious test for the famously cut-tongued Englishman. Paddy Pimblett announced that two rounds would be enough to defeat the American. The 30-year-old Pimblett had the advantage of height and reach on his side.

Paddy Pimblett trenches Michael Chandler’s offside leg. The American lifts his rival up nicely and throws him to the mat. Iron clips the Dagestan and drags the Englishman on the mat. Very good work by Chandler, who brings out several strong punches. Pimblett gets out of a difficult situation by making a submission attempt. The Englishman jumped into a triangle which allowed him to break the clinch and return to the stand-up. Paddy brings out low kicks. Michael hits with a straight. Kick after cross from the Liverpool fighter.

Pimblett chased Chandler around the octagon with a series of punches. Good kickboxing combinations of the Englishman. Chandler fouls inadvertently with a kick to the crotch. Baddy wants a quick restart. Great wrestling work by Michael Chandler, who lifts his rival up and throws him against the mat. The Kill Cliff competitor tried to go behind his back but slipped thanks to Pimblett’s move. Paddy immediately takes a dominant position and wanted to go for an arm triangle. The Englishman overlaps behind his back and attacks with elbows.

Paddy hits a knee and immediately adds a series of kicks. Chandler escapes to the other side of the octagon. Pimblett gets his rival and hurls him against the mat. A deep cut has appeared on Michael’s face, from which blood is pouring. Paddy Pimblett is showering Michael Chandler with a series of elbow blows and the referee stops the fight.