Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) fights Michael Chandler (blue gloves) in the lightweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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UFC 314 Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett Head to Head Record, Tale of the Tape and More!

Get to know the details of Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett fight including their MMA journey, record and more!

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes event on April 12, 2025 will allow the fans to see a lightweight showdown between Michael “Iron” Chandler and Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett. Michael Chandler is notable for being a three-time Lightweight Champion at Bellator MMA while Paddy Pimblett has also been a former champion at Cage Warriors (CW), where he was the Featherweight Champion.

Michael Chandler is clearly a veteran MMA fighter in the Lightweight Division in MMA. On the other hand, Paddy Pimblett is also quickly rising the Lightweight division in UFC with a win streak of six straight wins since his debut in the promotion. The UFC 314 fight will be a perfect place for each of them to test the other’s skills.

Michael Chandler’s MMA Journey

Hailing from High Ridge, Missouri, United States, Michael Chandler has become one of the notable Lightweight division MMA fighters in the UFC. Having the nickname of “Iron”, he is best known for his time at Bellator MMA, where he has been a four-time Bellator Lightweight Champion in his career. Following his career at Bellator MMA, Michael Chandler signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The man knows how to put on a show 🤩

You can't miss @MikeChandlerMMA Saturday in the #UFC314 co-main event! pic.twitter.com/rrlKxR69PI
— UFC (@ufc) April 7, 2025

Michael Chandler’s first UFC fight was against Dan Hooker, which he won at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor on January 23, 2021. Since then, his career has seen highs and lows over the years. Michael Chandler presently ranks 37 in the UFC Lightweight Division and has a record of 23-9-0.

Michael Chandler MMA Record

32 Fights	Wins	Losses
By KO/TKO	11	4
By Submission	7	1
By Decisions	5	4

Paddy Pimblett’s MMA Journey

Paddy Pimblett hails from Liverpool, Merseyside, England and has also gained experience in MMA in his home country. He is most familiar for his time with Cage Warriors (CW), where he has served as a former Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion, which he won in 2016. He eventually signed a contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after his time with the Cage Warriors (CW).

When @PaddyTheBaddy lit up Manchester 💥

How slick was this submission?! pic.twitter.com/EOIvLvgySj
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 29, 2024

Nicknamed “The Baddy”, Paddy Pimblett fought his first UFC fight against Luigi Vendramini and won at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till on September 4, 2021. Since then, he has gone on a rampage, destroying his opponents and picking up five more wins along the way. With his MMA skills, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett has become #12 in the UFC Lightweight Division and gained a 22-3-0 record in the process.

Paddy Pimblett MMA Record

25 Fights	Wins	Losses
By KO/TKO	6	0
By Submission	10	1
By Decision	6	2

Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett: Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape	Michael Chandler	Paddy Pimblett
Record	23-9-0	22-3-0
Height	5’8” (172.72 cm)	5’10” (177.8 cm)
Weight	155 lbs (70.31 kg)	155 lbs (70.31 kg)
Reach	71”	73”
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
D.O.B.	April 24, 1986	January 3, 1995

Both Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett have been former champions in their respective former promotions. However, Michael Chandler has seen both wins and losses in the UFC while Paddy Pimblett has continued his winning ways in the UFC. The two will be eager to test each other out come April 12, 2025.

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