Paddy Pimblett’s win streak continued at UFC 314. Is he a true lightweight contender now? (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Paddy Pimblett notched his ninth straight win at UFC 314, and it wasn’t pretty for Michael Chandler.
The UFC’s No. 12-ranked lightweight bodied, bloodied and battered his opponent in Miami on Saturday, ending the fight with a third-round stoppage for the most impressive win of his MMA career.
The first round was somewhat even, with Pimblett landing hard leg kicks and Chandler taking control for a while after a nice takedown on a counter, but it was pure abuse by Pimblett after the first five minutes. Pimblett was in control standing up and on the ground throughout the second round, which former UFC champ Henry Cejudo called the best of his career.
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The third round was even better for Pimblett and worse for Chandler….
