Paddy Pimblett earned essentially the most important win of his profession with a formidable third-round stoppage of Michael Chandler at UFC 314.
Briton Pimblett outclassed the American on the ft and the bottom for a victory which is able to transfer into the highest 10 of the light-weight rankings.
UFC commentator Jon Anik welcomed Pimblett “to the elite” after his triumph in Miami, Florida, whereas the promotion’s president Dana White described the 30-year-old because the “actual deal”.
Victory is Pimblett’s seventh since becoming a member of the UFC in 2021 – the second-longest win streak within the light-weight division after champion Islam Makhachev’s 15.
Pimblett mentioned within the build-up to the competition that, ought to he beat Chandler, he can be focusing on yet another win this 12 months earlier than a title shot in 2026.
In his post-fight interview Pimblett talked about a lot of fighters he can be desirous about combating, so this is what may very well be subsequent.
