UFC 314 – Paddy Pimblett vs Michael Chandler LIVE RESULTS: The Baddy WINS bloody brawl, Volkanovski beats Lopes
PADDY PIMBLETT defeated Michael Chandler with a merciless performance, earning the greatest victory of his UFC career to date.
Liverpool's favourite "Paddy The Baddy" dominated the UFC 314 co-main event in Miami early on Sunday morning, delivering a stunning victory to propel him into the top 10 of the lightweight rankings and maybe serve as a pivotal moment in his quest for a world title.
The fight served as the main support act for the big fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the men's featherweight title, which Volk won to reclaim the title he had held for almost four years before losing it to Ilia Topuria.
Legendary four-time Bellator world champion Patricio Pitbull lost his eagerly anticipated UFC debut against Mexico's Yair Rodriguez.
Recap all the action and latest reaction to an incredible night in Miami below
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Paddy Pimblett celebrates his victory 
US President Donald Trump watches the fight between Michael Chandler (pictured) and Paddy Pimblett 
Donald Trump, who attended the fight with Elon Musk and Musk's son X, is pictured ringside Footage emerges of backstage bust-up
Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington had to be separated from one another in the bowels of the Kaseya Center.
Officials were forced to intervene as the pair traded insults.
Pimblett names possible opponents
Paddy Pimblett said to Joe Rogan: “All the work we’ve done for this fight has just happened here, this is how we win, we game plan and we use our fight IQ.
“I want that world title, you all laughed saying I’d never be in the top ten, well what now? You gang of mushrooms!
“(Next fight?) Dustin [Porier], Justin [Gaethje], Charles [Oliveira] or the little posh boy Arman [Tsarukyan], any of them four.”
Pic of the day
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Musk's son X watch as Paddy the Baddy celebrates winning the lightweight fight.
US President Donald Trump with Elon Musk and his son X at the fight in Miami 'Superstar' – fans praise 'Paddy the Baddy'
Here is some of the latest reaction on social media to Paddy's win at the weekend:
UFC 314 FULL card
Here is a reminder of the full card:
Main Card
- Alex Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes (vacant featherweight title)
- Paddy Pimblett vs Michael Chandler (lightweight bout)
- Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull (featherweight bout)
- Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva (featherweight bout)
- Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes (light-heavyweight bout)
Prelims
- Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson (featherweight bout)
- Yan Xiaonan vs Virna Jandiroba (women’s strawweight bout)
- Jim MIller vs Chase Hooper (lightweight bout)
- Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa (featherweight bout)
Early Prelims
- Sedrigues Dumas vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (middleweight bout)
- Su Mudaerji vs Mitch Raposo (flyweight bout)
- Tresean Gore vs Marco Tulio (middleweight bout)
- Nora Cornlle vs Hailey Cowan (women’s bantamweight bout)
In case you missed it ..
Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington had to be separated from one another in the bowels of the Kaseya Center.
And it’s safe to say Pimblett was far from happy with the welterweight chirping at him after the biggest win of his career.
Trump steals the spotlight
Donald Trump stole the spotlight at UFC’s Saturday fight night, rocking up front row with tech titan Elon Musk.
Flanked by his grandkids and MAGA friends, the US leader soaked up a hero’s welcome as fans erupted into chants and cheers.
Ditching DC drama for fight night fun, Trump made the Mar-A-Lago to Miami journey to back UFC boss Dana White, and watch Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva battle it out.
He also dished out hugs to Joe Rogan and RFK Jr – but left Cheryl Hines hanging in an icy snub seen round the arena.
President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday ahead of UFC 314 
Donald Trump and Elon Musk in attendance during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center 
Elon Musk and his son X walk on the south lawn of the White House on Sunday after returning with President Donald Trump, who spent the weekend in Florida attending the UFC fight the previous night More UFC coming up
After Saturday night's epic contest, fight fans won't have to wait long for more action in the Octagon.
On April 26 there is more Brit interest with Ian 'Machado' Garry headlining UFC on ESPN against Carlos Prates.
There is then a UFC Fight Night on May 3 with Cory Sandhagen fighting Deiveson Figueiredo.
The next PPV then comes on May 10 with Belal Muhammad defending his title against Jack Della Maddalena.
Valentina Shevchenko defends her belt against Manon Fiorot in the co-main event.
UFC 316 has also now been announced with Merab Dvalishvili fighting in his hugely anticipated rematch against Sean O'Malley.
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Chandler's future
Michael Chandler's future is looking somewhat bleak after defeat to Paddy Pimblett.
His record in his last three outings stands at:
❌ Paddy Pimblett
❌ Charles Oliveira
❌Dustin PoirierOne wonders where the near 39-year-old goes from here.
Lopes happy with effort
After Joe Rogan had finished speaking to Volk, he then turned his attention to the Brazilian.
Lopes said: "It was an honor to share the octagon with a guy like Volkanovski, this is a man with great experience in the UFC.
"I can see myself coming back, I have only been in this organisation for two years, I'm gonna train better, and I'm gonna come back as a champion."
A main card to remember
- Dominick Reyes defeated Nikita Krylov by TKO
- Jean Silva Submitted Bryce Mitchell
- Yair Rodriguez beat Patricio Pitbull by decision
- Paddy Pimblett TKO'd Michael Chandler
- Alexander Volkanovski beat Diego Lopes by decision
Full prelim results
- Julain Erosa TKO'd Darren Elkins
- Chase Hooper beat Jim Miller by decision
- Virna Jandiroba won by decision against Yan Xiaonan
- Dan Ige TKO'd Sean Woodson
What happened in the early prelims?
- Nora Corolle defeated Hailey Cowan by submission
- Marco Tulio TKO'd Treson Gore
- Sumudaerji beat Mitch Raposo by decision
- Michal Oleksiejczuk defeated Sederique Dumas by TKO
Pimblett names possible opponents
Paddy Pimblet said to Joe Rogan: "All the work we've done for this fight has just happened here, this is how we win, we game plan and we use our fight IQ.
"I want that world title, you all laughed saying I'd never be in the top ten, well what now? You gang of mushrooms!
"(Next fight?) Dustin [Porier], Justin [Gaethje], Charles [Oliveira] or the little posh boy Arman [Tsarukyan], any of them four."
Paddy pleases Dana
Dana White was hugely impressed by Paddy Pimblett's performance.
He stated: "People keep counting him out, but he keeps looking better and better everytime he shows up.
"Paddy Pimblett showed tonight that he is the real deal, beating Michael Chandler in the way that he did... I don't know how you can doubt the kid anymore.
"He's in that spot now where he's gonna be fighting top guys now".
Dana's extra cash
Dana White has decided where his bonus dosh is going.
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes won fight of the night.
While Jean Silva and Paddy Pimblett both won the performance of the night.
As a result, all four men take home an extra £50,000 - not a bad night's work.
'Good to be back'
Volkanovski was over the moon with his latest UFC win.
He said: "Oh man it's good to be back!
"The main message was that a lot of people counted me out, coming off two knockout losses and coming back to fight a gun like Diego Lopes.
"Adversity is a privilege, this moment is incredible!"
Volks' big night
Alexander 'The Great' Volkanovski reclaimed his featherweight belt with victory over Diego Lopes.
The 36-year-old won a thrilling fight by unanimous decision.
The judges scored the contest 48-47, 49-46 and 49-46.
And Volkanovski was emotional as he tied the title back round his waist.
Bisping weighs in on Chandler
Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping reckons Michael Chandler's career could be OVER following his brutal TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett.
He said: "That's a career killer."
Credit: Rex Backstage drama
Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington had to be separated from one another in the bowels of the Kaseya Center.
And it's safe to say Pimblett was far from happy with the welterweight chirping at him after the biggest win of his career.
Barking mad
Jean Silva made sure to rub salt into the wounds of Bryce Mitchell after choking him unconscious by BARKING over his lifeless body.
Incredible trolling from the Brazilian.
Credit: Getty Dana White praises Michael Chandler
UFC supremo Dana White has heaped praise on Michael Chandler following his valiant display against Paddy Pimblett.
In the post-fight press conference, White said of the fan favourite: "He’s always in the fight, but tonight was a big night for Paddy Pimblett.
"Chandler is like our Arturo Gatti, man. Every time that guy goes in, you know you’re in for a good fight.
"And you know it’s going to be a war. And you don’t know if he’s going to win or lose.”
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Alexander Volkanovski's return to the win column saw him break not one but TWO curses.
Volkanovski rolled back the years to reclaim the featherweight title with a decision win over Diego Lopes and put a whopping $915,600 in the bank account of Drake, who bet $545,000 on him to regain the 145lbs belt.
The "Drake curse" wasn't the only hoodoo Volkannovski did away with in Miami.
The Aussie became the first fighter aged 35 or over to win a title fight in the UFC's lighter divisions.
Credit: Rex Who Should Paddy fight next?
This spectacular performance from Paddy has strongly placed him among the top contenders in the lightweight division.
He explained to Joe Rogan that he'd like to have one more fight before he gets his title shot.
He said: "I respect Dustin [Poirier], Justin [Gaethje] and Charles [Oliveira].
"Charles is the biggest legend out of them all, and he gets called the best submission artist the UFC has ever seen.
"Well, I dispute that, I'm here."
With a big fight on the horizon for Paddy, he is one step closer to getting that title shot against current champion Islam Makhachev.
