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.

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler believes his meeting with rising prospect Paddy Pimblett in April won't be close.

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.

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

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.

As well as announcing a huge main event for UFC 314, White also announced that the card would have a marquee five-round lightweight co-main event too. Always-exciting veteran Mich

F rom fighting Conor McGregor to now Paddy Pimblett, fortune has played its twist and turns with Michael Chandler who is officially going to lock horns with the 12th ranked lightw

UFC 314 fight card will feature Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the now-vacant featherweight title and In the co-main event, Michael Chandler will take on Paddy Pimblett.