{"id":5724,"date":"2025-04-13T09:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T08:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=5724"},"modified":"2025-04-13T14:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T13:32:27","slug":"paddy-pimblett-humiliates-michael-chandler-with-a-tko-victory-at-ufc-314","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/paddy-pimblett-humiliates-michael-chandler-with-a-tko-victory-at-ufc-314\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddy Pimblett humiliates Michael Chandler with a TKO victory at UFC 314"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2615\">In one of the most anticipated matchups on the main card of UFC 314, British fighter Paddy Pimblett proved he&#8217;s much more than just a media figure. He dominated veteran American Michael Chandler with smart tactics and secured a technical knockout in the third round\u2014a strong statement to the lightweight division.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2686\"><strong data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2686\">Round 1: Explosive start\u2026 and early warning from &#8220;The Baddy&#8221;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"3038\">From the opening seconds, Pimblett came in with a clear intent: to dominate. He opened with powerful low kicks to disrupt Chandler\u2019s movement. Chandler tried to close the distance with wrestling, but Pimblett responded with excellent defense and even threatened with submission attempts. Back on the feet, the Brit took control of the rhythm and pace.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_36669\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EfB5184x_I0?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3076\"><strong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3076\">Round 2: Battle for control<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3399\">At the beginning of the second round, Chandler tried to wrestle after taking a strong shot. He succeeded in taking Pimblett down but quickly lost his dominant position. Pimblett capitalized, attempting an arm-triangle choke. Though the submission didn\u2019t succeed, he stayed in control and landed effective ground and pound.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3449\"><strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3449\">Round 3: Violent and spectacular ending<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3704\">Early in the third, Pimblett landed a flying knee that pushed Chandler backward, followed by a takedown.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">Paddy &quot;The Baddy&quot; Wins by TKO at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC314?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC314<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u0628\u0627\u062f\u064a &quot;\u0627\u0644\u0634\u0631\u064a\u0631&quot; \u064a\u062d\u0633\u0645\u0647\u0627 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0636\u0631\u0628\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0636\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0646\u064a\u0629 \u0641\u064a UFC 314<\/p>\n<p>Paddy &quot;The Baddy&quot; s\u2019impose par KO technique \u00e0 l\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC314?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC314<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jW633bPAQJ\">pic.twitter.com\/jW633bPAQJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamalsoussi10\/status\/1911408798989721835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3770\">On the ground, the Liverpudlian unleashed a barrage of ground and pound. The referee had no choice but to step in. A dominant win for Paddy Pimblett.<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_85826\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ifltvspPN0k?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3770\"><strong data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3770\">Fight Analysis: Clear evolution and tactical brilliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"4020\">What Pimblett showcased wasn\u2019t just physical power but also strategic maturity. He stayed composed, exploited Chandler\u2019s weaknesses, and controlled the fight intelligently. A well-deserved victory that cements his status among the lightweight elite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In one of the most anticipated matchups on the main card of UFC 314, British fighter Paddy Pimblett proved he&#8217;s much more than just a media figure. He dominated veteran American Michael Chandler with smart tactics and secured a technical knockout in the third round\u2014a strong statement to the lightweight division. 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