Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler come face-to-face for one last staredown before the two clash on April 12, 2025. During the official weigh-in ceremony , the fighters had a friendly stare-down with their career growth at stake. While Pimblett needs to solidify his stance for the title bout, Chandler, the three-time Bellator lightweight champion, finally needs to make a mark within the UFC. In a candidly honest post-weigh-in interview of UFC 314 with Joe Rogan, both fighters seem to be optimistic about their win while maintaining the mutual respect between them.
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett positively greets at the final staredown before clashing at UFC 314On April 11, the fighters lined up for UFC 314 to come together for a final time before they fight for the ceremonial weigh-in. While UFC president Dana White usually stands between the fighters during the final staredown, it was only during the Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett staredown that the UFC president did not have to intervene between the fighters. The fighters were in a position of mutual respect and greeted each other with a handshake and a fist bump.
Post the weigh-in and staredown, Pimblett was asked how he felt about the high-profile match that would take the fighter a step closer to the championship belt.
“This is my step closer to being the world champion and I can’t wait for it. The Miami fans cannot wait to see the party. And you all know that.”
The fighter continued to cheer along with the crowd present, “And more, and more and more”
Following this, Chandler, when he was asked about his thoughts, responded with equal optimism, “Gosh I am just excited to fight for you Miami! I show up every single time! I am excited. I am here to prove there are levels to this game. With all due respect to Paddy the Baddy, but I don’t need a jingle. I am the real deal. Let’s do this thing.”
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Both fighters are geared up for the high-octane face-off on April 12, 2025. Along with the headliner bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, the matchup between Chandler and Pimblett is one of the most anticipated fights of the event.
Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett positively greets at the final staredown before clashing at UFC 314On April 11, the fighters lined up for UFC 314 to come together for a final time before they fight for the ceremonial weigh-in. While UFC president Dana White usually stands between the fighters during the final staredown, it was only during the Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett staredown that the UFC president did not have to intervene between the fighters. The fighters were in a position of mutual respect and greeted each other with a handshake and a fist bump.
Post the weigh-in and staredown, Pimblett was asked how he felt about the high-profile match that would take the fighter a step closer to the championship belt.
“This is my step closer to being the world champion and I can’t wait for it. The Miami fans cannot wait to see the party. And you all know that.”
The fighter continued to cheer along with the crowd present, “And more, and more and more”
Following this, Chandler, when he was asked about his thoughts, responded with equal optimism, “Gosh I am just excited to fight for you Miami! I show up every single time! I am excited. I am here to prove there are levels to this game. With all due respect to Paddy the Baddy, but I don’t need a jingle. I am the real deal. Let’s do this thing.”
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Both fighters are geared up for the high-octane face-off on April 12, 2025. Along with the headliner bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, the matchup between Chandler and Pimblett is one of the most anticipated fights of the event.
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