‘The Baddy’ debuted to immediate popularity in the UFC in 2021, dispatching Luigi Vendramini by knockout in the first round. After a long six-fight UFC winning streak, including dominant wins over veterans Tony Ferguson and King Green, Pimblett finally gets his big break against Chandler in the co-main spot of UFC 314.

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will look to rebound after back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira. The former UFC title challenger has lost four of his past five, and hasn’t gotten his hand raised since a front kick knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.

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Chandler is a fan of Pimblett and the way he’s marketed himself, but puts various asterisks on some of his UFC wins. Having prepped for 11 title fights at Bellator and two five-round fights in the UFC, Chandler says Pimblett is in for a rude awakening.

Lightweight rivals Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will go head-to-head in an explosive 155-pound clash at UFC 314 on April 12.

Michael Chandler wants to return to title contention. In the veteran's way is rising star Paddy Pimblett, ready to make a name for himself at Chandler's expense. That is, unless "Iron" Mike has anything to say about it.

Michael Chandler had some fun rocking a blonde wig in training as he began his training camp to face Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 and Pimblett took notice.

F rom fighting Conor McGregor to now Paddy Pimblett, fortune has played its twist and turns with Michael Chandler who is officially going to lock horns with the 12th ranked lightw