Michael Chandler, according to a well-known voice in the commentary booth, is under greater pressure than Paddy Pimblett heading into UFC 314.
Chandler and Pimblett are scheduled to face off on UFC 314’s main card on April 12. This is going to be the biggest name Pimblett has faced so far. “The Baddy” has an opportunity to make a name for himself in the lightweight division.
According to a UFC Hall of Famer, Pimblett would not be under as much pressure as some believe.
Chandler is under pressure, according to Bisping
During a UFC 314 breakdown video, Michael Bisping shared his belief that Michael Chandler is the one who is more desperate of a win at on Saturday night.
“Put up or shut up, mainly for Michael Chandler,” Bisping said. “He’s thrilled audiences, he’s provided excitement, he’s fought nothing but the best of the best in the division, going up the likes of Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje. He’s had really fun fights, however, he’s been losing. He has lost four out of six fights. He’s lost four of his last five.”
Bisping went on to say it can’t be understated just how much the lightweight division would be shaken up if Pimblett defeats Chandler.
“Paddy Pimblett, it’s not necessarily put up or shut up for him,” Bisping said. “If he loses to Michael Chandler, he’s still a young guy. It would be his first loss in the UFC. It’s not the end of the world. It’ll be a bump in the road. He’ll have to regroup, he’ll have to rebound, he’ll have to start the win streak again. If he gets the job done against Michael Chandler, and he just might do that, if he can do that I’m telling you, Paddy Pimblett is probably one fight away from fighting for the belt.”
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