LAS VEGAS – Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett crossed paths for the primary time Friday prematurely of the UFC 314 co-main occasion.
Former Bellator champ Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will tackle surging contender Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round bout April 12 at Kaseya Heart in Miami (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN/Disney+, ESPN+) in what has the makings of a defining bout for each males.
Chandler will try to bust out of a 1-4 stoop over his previous 5 bouts, whereas Pimblett tries to remain unbeaten within the octagon in opposition to his most credentialed foe thus far.
The lightweights remained cordial throughout their faceoff. Pimblett stared ahead with a smile earlier than he embraced Chandler with a handshake-hug athe faceoff’s conclusion.
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett introduced good power to their first #UFC314 faceoff
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Try the video above to see the primary Chandler vs. Pimblett faceoff earlier than UFC 314.
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