UFC - UFC #314
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Michael Chandler (23-9-0) versus Paddy Pimblett (22-3-0) is an exciting UFC 314 Co-Main Event on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Chandler has been waiting for a fight with Conor McGregor to materialize before throwing in the towel and returning to the Octagon in November 2024 at UFC 309. However, he lost the fight with Charles Oliveira in the fifth round. He will want to bounce back and improve his No. 7 ranking in the lightweight division.
Paddy Pimblett, on the other hand, has slowly been climbing up the ranks since joining the franchise in September 2021. The fan-favorite has won all his UFC matches and could take a step up if he downs Michael Chandler this weekend. "The Baddy" is ranked No. 12 in the division, with some of his fans criticizing the franchise for holding him back with unfavorable matchmaking. He will definitely have a point to prove on Saturday.
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Michael Chandler - Paddy Pimblett Key Points
- Chandler is 1-4 in his last five UFC fights.
- Pimblett is 5-0 in his last five UFC fights.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in three of the last four Chandler fights.
- The total rounds went over 2.5 in two of the last three Pimblett fights.
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Our Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett Prediction
Chandler will come into this exciting fight coming off back-to-back losses. But to be fair to him, his four losses were against undisputed champions and interim title holders.
The former Bellator lightweight champion boasts more experience than Pimblett and has participated in more high-profile fights. However, Paddy will be eager to show what he can do against an explosive and athletic fighter like Chandler. He is the better striker in this matchup, averaging 4.94 significant strikes per minute compared to Chandler's 4.49. This could be his asset in recording the biggest win of his career.
Our prediction for Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett: Over 2.5 fight rounds.
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