MIAMI – Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett got another opportunity to face off Thursday ahead of the UFC 314 co-main event.
Former three-time Bellator champ Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will serve as the next test in the rise of Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) when they meet in a five-round lightweight bout on Saturday at Kaseya Center (ESPN+ pay-per-view), and it has significant implications for both men.
Chandler, 38, is 1-4 in his past five bouts and faces questions about his decision to wait two years for a failed fight with Conor McGregor. Pimblett, 30, for his part, has stated this is the fight that will get him traction as a viable title contender at 155 pounds.
