‘The Baddy’ debuted to immediate popularity in the UFC in 2021, dispatching Luigi Vendramini by knockout in the first round. After a long six-fight UFC winning streak, including dominant wins over veterans Tony Ferguson and King Green, Pimblett finally gets his big break against Chandler in the co-main spot of UFC 314.

Michael Chandler will face rising star Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event of UFC 314, a bout that has piqued fan interest.

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will look to rebound after back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira. The former UFC title challenger has lost four of his past five, and hasn’t gotten his hand raised since a front kick knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.

Michael Chandler (23-9) vows to derail Paddy Pimblett's (22-3) hype train at UFC 314. Chandler and Pimblett will meet in lightweight matchup at UFC 314 on April 12 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Chandler intends to make Pimblett feel from the very first exchange that he's fighting at a different level.

Dustin Poirier predicts an easy win for Michael Chandler in an upcoming lightweight superfight, sharing his bold take on the matchup.

Chandler is a fan of Pimblett and the way he’s marketed himself, but puts various asterisks on some of his UFC wins. Having prepped for 11 title fights at Bellator and two five-round fights in the UFC, Chandler says Pimblett is in for a rude awakening.

Lightweight rivals Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will go head-to-head in an explosive 155-pound clash at UFC 314 on April 12.

Michael Chandler sends a stern warning to his UFC 314 opponent, promising a "Lights Out" performance. See his bold message!

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler believes his meeting with rising prospect Paddy Pimblett in April won't be close.