Paddy Pimblett enjoyed the fruits of his labor after a dominant performance at UFC 314.
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett‘s stock is at an all-time high following his career-best victory at UFC 314 last Saturday in Miami. He brutalized Michael Chandler for as long as the fight lasted, before eventually finishing him with vicious ground-and-pound in Round 3.
Pimblett remains unbeaten in his UFC tenure with his bonus-winning performance at UFC 314. In what many believed was the toughest test of his combat sports career, Pimblett passed the exam with flying colors.
After another electric walkout to the Octagon, followed by another stunning finish, Pimblett is basking in his growing spotlight as he nears a potential lightweight title shot.
Paddy Pimblett celebrates on a private yacht in Miami after UFC 314
Pimblett’s momentum continues after UFC 314, following recent wins over Tony Ferguson, King Green, and Jared Gordon. After his controversial win over Gordon at UFC 282, some questioned whether or not Pimblett’s immense hype was warranted, but he silenced his doubters against Chandler.
Pimblett’s skill set can’t be questioned after UFC 314. Similar to Conor McGregor‘s meteoric rise, Pimblett’s climb into the lightweight title mix is seldom seen in modern MMA.
Pimblett’s massive accomplishment at UFC 314 prompted a big party with his family, friends, and supporters in Miami. As shared by Pimblett’s manager Graham Boylan, Pimblett and his inner circle celebrated with a private yacht dance party after UFC 314.
Paddy Pimblett spoiled Conor McGregor’s big gamble at UFC 314
As Pimblett added to his win column, he handed McGregor a massive financial loss with his performance at UFC 314. After placing a $500,000 bet on Chandler to beat Pimblett, McGregor suffered a six-figure loss on the fight result.
Despite his big gamble falling short at UFC 314, McGregor acknowledged Pimblett’s potential in a recent social media post. But McGregor admitted Pimblett has ‘a way to go’ to earn his full respect and attention.
Pimblett called out the likes of Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira, and Dustin Poirier after UFC 314. Poirier will compete in what will likely be his final fight in the Octagon this summer against a to-be-determined opponent.
Pimblett notably left out Ilia Topuria from his post-fight callouts ahead of Topuria’s full-time move into the lightweight division. Topuria vacated the featherweight title ahead of UFC 314, which was won by Alexander Volkanovski on Saturday.
Pimblett could meet with the UFC matchmakers soon to schedule his next booking. But for now, Pimblett is enjoying the fruits of his labor outside of the Octagon.
