UFC UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Final

Lightweight

Paddy Pimblett vs Michael Chandler

Paddy Pimblett
United Kingdom

Paddy Pimblett

“The Baddy”

24-4

Winner

VS
Michael Chandler
United States

Michael Chandler

“Iron”

23-11

Winner

Paddy Pimblett

KO/TKO (Elbows · Head · From Mount) · Round 3 — 3:07

12 April 2025 · Kaseya Center, Miami, USA

Key takeaways

  • Paddy Pimblett beat Michael Chandler by KO/TKO in round 3 at 3:07.
  • Paddy Pimblett landed 121 of 197 total strikes and 1 of 2 takedowns, with 4:41 of control time.
  • The judges scored it 20-18, 19-18, 19-19.
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Tale of the tape

Paddy PimblettMichael Chandler
24-4Record23-11
30Age on fight night38
5′10″ (178 cm)Height5′8″ (173 cm)
73″ (185 cm)Reach71.5″ (182 cm)
155 lb (70.3 kg)Weight155 lb (70.3 kg)
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
Next Generation MMA LiverpoolTeamKill Cliff FC
Liverpool, England, United KingdomFromHigh Ridge, Missouri, United States

Fight statistics

121of 197 · 61%Total strikes landed20of 39 · 51%
95of 166Head strikes11of 24
11of 12Body strikes6of 10
15of 19Leg strikes3of 5
1of 2Takedowns4of 7
4:41Control time2:44

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.

Round by round

Paddy PimblettRoundMichael Chandler
25/50strikes0/0TD0KD0:00controlR17/14strikes2/3TD0KD2:10control
49/83strikes0/0TD0KD2:15controlR211/21strikes2/4TD0KD0:34control
47/64strikes1/2TD0KD2:26controlR32/4strikes0/0TD0KD0:00control

Judges’ scorecards

Junichiro Kamijo

10R1910R29

20total18

Chris Lee

9R11010R28

19total18

Derek Cleary

9R11010R29

19total19

Form going into the fight

Paddy Pimblett

  1. WKing Greensubmission R1 3:222024
  2. WTony Fergusonunanimous decision2023
  3. WJared Gordonunanimous decision2022
  4. WJordan Leavittsubmission R2 2:462022
  5. WKazula Vargassubmission R1 3:492022

Michael Chandler

  1. LCharles Oliveiraunanimous decision2024
  2. LDustin Poiriersubmission R3 2:002022
  3. WTony FergusonKO/TKO R2 0:172022
  4. LJustin Gaethjeunanimous decision2021
  5. LCharles OliveiraKO/TKO R2 0:192021

Also on this card

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego LopesFeatherweightunanimous decisionYair Rodriguez vs Patricio PitbullFeatherweightunanimous decisionCarlos Prates vs Geoff NealBryce Mitchell vs Jean SilvaFeatherweightsubmission R2 3:52Nikita Krylov vs Dominick ReyesLight HeavyweightKO/TKO R1 2:24

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