Michael Chandler is looking to put Paddy Pimblett to the test at UFC 314 as he says he will test the Brit's chin in April in Miami.

‘The Baddy’ debuted to immediate popularity in the UFC in 2021, dispatching Luigi Vendramini by knockout in the first round. After a long six-fight UFC winning streak, including dominant wins over veterans Tony Ferguson and King Green, Pimblett finally gets his big break against Chandler in the co-main spot of UFC 314.

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will look to rebound after back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira. The former UFC title challenger has lost four of his past five, and hasn’t gotten his hand raised since a front kick knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.

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Chandler is a fan of Pimblett and the way he’s marketed himself, but puts various asterisks on some of his UFC wins. Having prepped for 11 title fights at Bellator and two five-round fights in the UFC, Chandler says Pimblett is in for a rude awakening.

Lightweight rivals Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will go head-to-head in an explosive 155-pound clash at UFC 314 on April 12.

Paddy Pimblett has been offered a fight that would vault the #12-ranked lightweight straight into UFC title contention.

Michael Chandler wants to return to title contention. In the veteran's way is rising star Paddy Pimblett, ready to make a name for himself at Chandler's expense. That is, unless "Iron" Mike has anything to say about it.