Paddy Pimblett once again silenced his doubters with a standout performance.
While UFC 314 featured several significant bouts, particularly in the featherweight division with Alexander Volkanovski claiming a title and fighters like Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, and Dan Ige securing important victories, it was arguably Pimblett who garnered the most attention. His dominant win over veteran contender Michael Chandler solidified his status as a top 10 fighter in the competitive lightweight division.
The question now is, just how far up the rankings should this victory propel him?
Pimblett`s elevated standing prompted a considerable debate among rankings analysts. A central point of discussion revolved around whether Chandler, at this stage of his career, represented a true top 10 test, or if Pimblett benefited from facing a less formidable version of `Iron` Mike than seen previously in the octagon.
Murray Blackwood