MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 314 co-main event between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett.
Michael Chandler UFC 314 preview
Staple info:
- Record: 23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC
- Height: 5'8" Age: 38 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 71.5"
- Last fight: Decision loss to Charles Oliveira (Nov. 16, 2024)
- Camp: Sanford MMA (Florida)
- Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
- Risk management: Fair
Supplemental info:
+ 3x Bellator lightweight champion
+ 4x NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler
+ 11 KO victories
+ 7 submission wins
+ 12 first-round finishes
+ KO power
^ Dangerous with both hands
+ Aggressive pace and pressure
+ Improved footwork and fundamentals
^ Will shift stances and work the body
+ Excellent wrestling ability
^ Explosive level-changing takedowns
+ Good transitional grappler
^ Effective ground strikes and submissions
Paddy Pimblett UFC 314 preview
Staple info:
- Record: 22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC
- Height: 5'10" Age: 30 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 73"
- Last fight: Submission win over King Green (July 27, 2024)
- Camp: Next Generation MMA Liverpool (England)
- Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
- Risk management: Fair
Supplemental info:
+ Regional MMA titles
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt (2nd degree)
+ Amateur MMA accolades
+ 6 KO victories
+ 10 submission wins
+ 12 first-round finishes
+ Steadily improving striking fundamentals
+ Hard kicks at all levels
+ Crafty clinch game
^ Good trips, takedowns and strikes
+ Works well from front-headlock variations
^ Dynamic submission game
+ Dangerous transitional grapplers
^ Always looks for the back
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett point of interest: The Bull vs. The Baddy
An inherent pressure fighter who busted onto the UFC stage like a proverbial bull in a China shop, Chandler can seldom be found taking a back step in his contests. ...
