UFC 314: Pimblett Battles Chandler in Anticipated Matchup

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Fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett and Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in Miami, Florida. This exciting fight is set to take place this weekend.

Pimblett and Chandler will face off on the undercard of the Alexander Volkanovski versus Diego Lopes main event.

`Paddy
Paddy Pimblett boasts an undefeated record in the UFC.
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Michael Chandler was initially slated to fight Conor McGregor.
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Alexander Volkanovski will headline the event against Diego Lopes.

This fight marks a significant step up in competition for Paddy Pimblett as he goes head-to-head with Chandler, a fighter previously expected to face Conor McGregor.

Pimblett, with an unblemished professional record of 6-0, aims to solidify his position as a title contender in the division.

Here’s what you need to know about the Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler showdown.

Fight Date and Time

  • The Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler fight is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th.
  • Preliminary fights are anticipated to commence around 10 PM Eastern Time (ET), which is 3 AM British Summer Time (BST) on Sunday.
  • Pimblett and Chandler are expected to enter the octagon shortly after midnight ET / 5 AM BST on Sunday.
  • Please note that timings are subject to change based on the duration of earlier fights.
  • The Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, home of the Miami Heat, will host UFC 314, with a capacity of approximately 19,600 fans.

How to Watch

  • In the UK, TNT Sports will broadcast the fight live.
  • The event will also be available for live streaming on Discovery+.

UFC 314 Full Fight Card

Main Card

  • Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes – for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship
  • Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
  • Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva
  • Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
  • Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull

Preliminary Card

  • Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes
  • Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson
  • Yan Xiaonan vs. Virna Jandiroba
  • Jim Miller vs. Chase Hooper

Early Preliminary Card

  • Sedriques vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
  • Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa
  • Sumudaejri vs. Mitch Raposo
  • Tresean Gore vs. Marco Tulio
  • Nora Cornolle vs. Hailey Cowan
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