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UFC 314 star calls Paddy Pimblett ‘elite’ after staggering statistic downplays his lightweight winning streak

UFC 314 star calls Paddy Pimblett ‘elite’ after staggering statistic downplays his lightweight winning streak

‘The Baddy’ continued his rise up the lightweight ladder at UFC 314 with the biggest win of his career to date. Paddy Pimblett may have been frustrated about the scorecards but that didn’t stop him from getting his hand raised for the seventh consecutive time inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Yair Rodriguez addresses future grudge match with ‘disrespectful’ UFC 314 star

Yair Rodriguez addresses future grudge match with ‘disrespectful’ UFC 314 star

For Yair Rodriguez, it’s not a matter of if he fights Diego Lopes, it’s a matter of when. Things have been heating up between the top UFC featherweights for years now, their rivalry reaching a new climax at the UFC 314 press conference on Thursday.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / April 13
UFC CEO Dana White provides update on TV rights deal & future of PPV events

UFC CEO Dana White provides update on TV rights deal & future of PPV events

UFC CEO Dana White remained rather brief regarding the next steps to secure a long-term deal for U.S.-based TV rights beginning next year. In doing so, White was respectful of ESPN’s contributions to the UFC and its ability to help the promotion put on cards at a frantic pace.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Islam Makhachev previously stated he’d fight Paddy Pimblett on one condition which ‘The Baddy’ has now achieved

Islam Makhachev previously stated he’d fight Paddy Pimblett on one condition which ‘The Baddy’ has now achieved

The title picture at 155-pounds became a lot more interesting at UFC 314 with the addition of another new name. With his seventh consecutive win inside the Octagon, Paddy Pimblett silenced a lot of critics by stopping Michael Chandler in the co-main event.

Alexander Volkanovski News / MMA on SI / April 13
UFC 314 winner Alexander Volkanovski takes clear stance on featherweight GOAT debate

UFC 314 winner Alexander Volkanovski takes clear stance on featherweight GOAT debate

Alexander Volkanovski remained fairly humble in victory after snapping a two-fight losing skid to reclaim the UFC featherweight title against Diego Lopes.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 13

UFC 314 fight fallout: Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria, Alex Volkanovski's first title defense are must-see

The featherweight and lightweight divisions are red hot with top contenders

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Paddy Pimblett explains why he left Ilia Topuria out of list of potential opponents following UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett explains why he left Ilia Topuria out of list of potential opponents following UFC 314

One of the biggest names in the sport has entered the lightweight title picture following an eventful night in Miami. Paddy Pimblett made a statement with his dominant victory over Michael Chandler in the co-main event at the Kaseya Center for UFC 314.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Fans beg 40-year-old veteran to retire after UFC 314 beatdown: ‘Enough is enough’

Fans beg 40-year-old veteran to retire after UFC 314 beatdown: ‘Enough is enough’

Fans want to see a 41-fight veteran call it a career after watching him lose at UFC 314. Darren Elkins was on wobbly legs for the vast majority of his first-round TKO loss on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Paddy Pimblett explains post-fight scuffle with ‘Mr irrelevant’ Colby Covington at UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett explains post-fight scuffle with ‘Mr irrelevant’ Colby Covington at UFC 314

Colby Covington attempted to steal the limelight once again on Saturday at UFC 314 following Paddy Pimblett’s impressive win over Michael Chandler. Coming into UFC 314 in Miami, fans were highlighting Michael Chandler as undoubtedly Paddy Pimblett‘s toughest test to date, with him being a big step up from Bobby Green last July.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Paddy Pimblett rages at UFC 314 judges during first look at the scorecards for Michael Chandler fight

Paddy Pimblett rages at UFC 314 judges during first look at the scorecards for Michael Chandler fight

Paddy Pimblett was furious after picking up the biggest win of his MMA career. ‘The Baddy’ battered and bloodied Michael Chandler en route to a third-round TKO victory at UFC 314 in Miami on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Israel Adesanya promises to ‘stop counting out’ Paddy Pimblett as they meet backstage at UFC 314

Israel Adesanya promises to ‘stop counting out’ Paddy Pimblett as they meet backstage at UFC 314

Israel Adesanya bumped into Paddy Pimblett following his big win at UFC 314. ‘The Baddy’ brutalized Michael Chandler en route to a third-round TKO win at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday night.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Joe Rogan suggests ‘a perfect fight’ between two UFC 314 stars following huge wins

Joe Rogan suggests ‘a perfect fight’ between two UFC 314 stars following huge wins

The UFC 314 main card saw blockbuster performances from a rising star in the featherweight division, and a veteran who has been a longtime contender at the top.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Dana White compares Michael Chandler to boxing legend after watching him slip to 2-5 in the UFC

Dana White compares Michael Chandler to boxing legend after watching him slip to 2-5 in the UFC

Dana White was full of praise for Michael Chandler in the immediate aftermath of UFC 314. On Saturday night, the former three-time Bellator lightweight champion fell to a fifth defeat since joining the UFC in 2021 Big KO wins over Dan Hooker and Tony Ferguson are all he has to show for his 7-fight Octagon run.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Paddy Pimblett claims only Jon Jones is better than him in one key aspect of fighting following UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett claims only Jon Jones is better than him in one key aspect of fighting following UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett is a fighter who is never short of confidence, and following his UFC 314 win over Michael Chandler, he believes he is one of the best bar none.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Dana White reacts as Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington get into post-UFC 314 backstage altercation

Dana White reacts as Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington get into post-UFC 314 backstage altercation

Following Paddy Pimblett’s fight against Michael Chandler, he almost had another one backstage when he clashed with welterweight bad boy. Coming into UFC 314, Paddy Pimblett was well aware that he was taking on his toughest test to date in former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler.

Jean Silva News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
‘Put me to sleep’ … Bryce Mitchell relives Jean Silva loss in UFC 314 post-fight message

‘Put me to sleep’ … Bryce Mitchell relives Jean Silva loss in UFC 314 post-fight message

Bryce Mitchell was convinced he was chosen by God to beat Jean Silva at UFC 314. Well, the #13 UFC Featherweight contender was met with a different fate altogether on Saturday night, competing on the action-packed main card of UFC 314 from Miami.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Islam Makhachev sends two-word message to Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 314 title win

Islam Makhachev sends two-word message to Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 314 title win

Alexander Volkanovski bounced back from back-to-back losses on Saturday at UFC 314, reclaiming his UFC featherweight title. Following brutal losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, fans began to worry about the trajectory of Alexander Volkanovski‘s career.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Dana White reacts to UFC 314 star’s bizarre offer to be best man and pay for dream wedding gift

Dana White reacts to UFC 314 star’s bizarre offer to be best man and pay for dream wedding gift

Dana White has accepted Jean Silva’s offer to be best man at his wedding, pending some more information. The UFC 314 star recorded a stunning submission win over controversial featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell to earn his spot in the rankings on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 13
UFC 314 Bonuses: Paddy Pimblett banks a check for dominating performance

UFC 314 Bonuses: Paddy Pimblett banks a check for dominating performance

Following the UFC 314 fights inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., UFC CEO Dana White announced the bonus winners from the fight card.  The event was headlined by a featherweight title bout between former titleholder Alexander Volkanovski and No.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Field Level Media / April 13
Alexander Volkanovski becomes two-time champ at UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski becomes two-time champ at UFC 314

Former champion Alexander Volkanovski regained his once undisputed UFC featherweight championship Saturday night opposite Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 by winning a unanimous decision 48-47, 49-46, 49-46 in Miami.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Must-See UFC Finish: Jean Silva Puts Bryce Mitchell to Sleep with Rare Vicious Choke, Taunts Him After (Watch)

Must-See UFC Finish: Jean Silva Puts Bryce Mitchell to Sleep with Rare Vicious Choke, Taunts Him After (Watch)

From bone-snapping armbars to suffocating rear-naked chokes, the art of the submission remains one of MMA's most terrifying spectacles. Fighters like Charles

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 13

Paddy Pimblett mauls Michael Chandler at UFC 314, calls out multiple lightweight stars

A five-round fight between top lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett served as the co-main event for UFC 314 at Miami's Kaseya Center.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 12
UFC 314 Results: Dominick Reyes knocks Nikita Krylov out in the first

UFC 314 Results: Dominick Reyes knocks Nikita Krylov out in the first

Kicking off the PPV main card of UFC 314 tonight was a matchup between two ranked light heavyweight contenders. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (14-4) was taking on the returning Nikita Krylov (30-9).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 12
Virna Jandiroba dominates Yan Xiaonan at UFC 314

Virna Jandiroba dominates Yan Xiaonan at UFC 314

The UFC 314 Preliminary Card featured a women's strawweight bout with title shot implications between top ranked Yan Xiaonan and No. 3 ranked Virna Jandiroba.

Amanda Nunes News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Amanda Nunes Confirms UFC Comeback, Eyes Winner of UFC 316 Co-Main Event

Amanda Nunes Confirms UFC Comeback, Eyes Winner of UFC 316 Co-Main Event

Amanda Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all time, left the sport at her peak with a 23-5 record and a legacy that includes victories over icons like Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, and Valentina Shevchenko.

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