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Watch Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett full fight video highlights from their UFC 314 co-main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Chandler vs. Pimblett took place April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. Michael Chandler (23-10) and Paddy Pimblett (23-3) squared off in the co-main event clash. The fight aired live on pay-per-view on ESPN+.
Official decision: Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via third-round TKO (3:07)
Catch all the video highlights below.
For more on Chandler vs. Pimblett, check out the live blog below.
Round 1
Referee Kerry Hatley on hand for this five-round co-main event.
Pimblett keeping Chandler back with crisp leg kicks. Front kick to the body by Pimblett. Three-punch combo by Pimblett, but Chandler gets in there with a looping right. Big takedown by Chandler!
Chandler riding Pimblett, he fires in a knee to the body. Not a lot Pimblett can do here with Chandler holding his wrist as he leans on him. Pimblett working to stand, he sneaks in a few elbows to the head with Chandler behind him. Pimblett works to control Chandler’s arm, but Chandler manages to push him down again. Chandler lands a few good punches as Pimblett manages to get back to his feet.
Jumping triangle by Pimblett, but Chandler just drops down into his guard. Pimblett scrambles back to his feet. Looping right by Pimblett, then a good outside leg kick. Right hand on the money for Chandler. Chandler staying on the outside, letting Pimblett paw at him.
Left hand by Chandler as Pimblett connects with a right. Pimblett chasing Chandler and scoring to close out a close round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Chandler.
Round 2
Pimblett throwing well from range, he lands a left hook as Chandler ducks in. Body tap by Pimblett, then a good jab up top. That retreating left is a weapon for Pimblett. Chandler waiting for an opening to explode, but Pimblett just keeps chipping away at him.
Pimblett backs Chandler up with straight punches. Aaaaand there’s a low blow by Chandler. Could be a substantial break in the action here. Never mind, Pimblett takes about 30 seconds and we’re back in action.
Left hook by Chandler. He changes levels, but Pimblett is there to meet him. Great adjustment by Chandler as he circles while maintaining a body lock and slams Pimblett down. Pimblett working his way up and again landing with those elbows on Chandler behind him.
Chandler goes to take the back, but he’s too high and Pimblett shakes him off. Pimblett in Chandler’s guard with two minutes to work, Chandler staying busy from bottom,
Pimblett threatens with an arm-triangle as they’re tangled up against the fence. Chandler not in immediate danger, Pimblett gives up on the choke attempt and lands a few elbows. Pimblett takes Chandler’s back in a scramble. He bullies Chandler down and he’s throwing hard punches and elbows from mount.
Pimblett with a body triangle, throwing ground strikes with 30 seconds to go. Huge round for Pimblett.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Pimblett. Overall, 19-19.
Round 3
Jumping knee from Pimblett early in the round and that hurt Chandler bad. He’s gushing blood from a cut on his face. Pimblett turning up the heat.
Now it’s Pimblett with the body lock and he takes Chandler for a ride. Pimblett all over Chandler against the fence and this could be a long round for “Iron Mike.” Just brutal ground-and-pound from Pimblett, he’s taking his time dismantling Chandler.
Pimblett in full mount raining down elbows. Hatley has to step in to stop this beatdown. What a performance by Pimblett.
This article first appeared at MMA Fighting – All Posts
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