Paddy Pimblett had a triumphant night at UFC 314, dominating Michael Chandler and earning praise from notable figures, including UFC CEO Dana White, as he improved his record to 7-0 and entered the top 10 rankings.
Paddy Pimblett had a night to remember at UFC 314. It couldn’t have gone better for him.
In what was the most significant fight of his career, Pimblett shone brightly. He dominated Michael Chandler for two rounds and then sealed the deal with a ground-and-pound knockout in the third round. Impressive stuff!
On Wednesday, Pimblett shared a behind-the-scenes video blog from his big night in Miami. It was quite the victory lap backstage. Lots of cheers and high-fives.
A bunch of big names lined up to congratulate him. UFC CEO Dana White was among them, full of enthusiasm for Pimblett’s win. “Everybody keeps doubting you,” White said. “Congrats.”
Not one to forget sportsmanship, Pimblett visited Chandler’s locker room too. “Mike, thanks for stepping up and sharing the octagon with me,” he said. A class act.
UFC stars like Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya also had kind words for him. Even King Green, a recent opponent, gave props on social media. “I haven’t seen the fight yet, just looking at the highlights,” Green noted on Instagram Stories. “You’re the real deal, brother.”
With this win, Pimblett now stands at an impressive 7-0 in the UFC. Oh, and he’s cracked into the top 10 rankings for the first time—sitting pretty at No. 8.
And there you have it! A night of triumph and recognition for Paddy Pimblett.