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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Michael Chandler
Iron
23-11-0
RESULT

Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 3:07
WIN
Paddy Pimblett
The Baddy
24-4-0
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Kaseya Center, Miami, United States

Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in round 3 (3:07) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes, held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Kaseya Center, Miami.

Fight stats

Michael Chandler
Paddy Pimblett
0
Knockdowns
0
11 of 28
Significant strikes
80 of 143
39%
Sig. strike accuracy
56%
20 of 39
Total strikes
121 of 197
4 of 7
Takedowns
1 of 2
57%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
1
2:44
Control time
4:41
Significant strikes by target
6 of 18
Head
61 of 119
3 of 7
Body
4 of 5
2 of 3
Leg
15 of 19
10 of 24
Distance
43 of 96
0 of 0
Clinch
4 of 5
1 of 4
Ground
33 of 42

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5 of 11
Sig. str.
16 of 40
7 of 14
Total str.
25 of 50
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:10
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
5 of 14
Sig. str.
34 of 63
11 of 21
Total str.
49 of 83
2 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:34
Ctrl
2:15
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
1 of 3
Sig. str.
30 of 40
2 of 4
Total str.
47 of 64
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
2:26

Frequently asked questions

Who won Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett?

Paddy Pimblett defeated Michael Chandler by TKO in round 3 (3:07) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes, held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Kaseya Center, Miami.

Referee
Kerry Hatley
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Michael Chandler 28%72% Paddy Pimblett

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

23-11-0
Record
24-4-0
1523
Elo rating
1688
0
Win Streak
1
40
Age
31
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
England

Striking Profile

3.91
SLpM
5.48
49%
Str. Acc.
52%
4.51
SApM
3.86
43%
Str. Def.
42%

Grappling Profile

1.88
TD Avg.
0.68
37%
TD Acc.
21%
61%
TD Def.
46%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Michael Chandler · 1-4
  • L
    UFC Freedom 250Mon, Jun 15, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:29 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 3:07 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 309: Jones vs MiocicSat, Nov 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 281: Adesanya vs PereiraSat, Nov 12, 2022
    Submission · R3 · 2:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 274: Oliveira vs GaethjeSat, May 7, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 0:17 · Lightweight
Paddy Pimblett · 4-1
  • W
    UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2Sat, Jul 11, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 0:52 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 324: Gaethje vs PimblettSat, Jan 24, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Interim Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 3:07 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2Sat, Jul 27, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:22 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 296: Edwards vs CovingtonSat, Dec 16, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 9 fights
39.8
Avg sig. strikes
53.8
1.13
Avg takedowns
0.44
1:57
Avg control time
2:02
103
Career high strikes
156
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Michael Chandler
Strike target
Paddy Pimblett
67%
Head
62%
23%
Body
18%
10%
Leg
20%
Michael Chandler
Strike position
Paddy Pimblett
74%
Distance
76%
2%
Clinch
8%
24%
Ground
17%