Paddy Pimblett couldn’t have had a greater evening at UFC 314.
Within the largest struggle of his profession thus far, Pimblett confirmed out in spectacular vogue, dominating Michael Chandler for 2 rounds earlier than ending through ground-and-pound knockout within the third.
On Wednesday, Pimblett launched a behind-the-scenes video weblog of his particular evening in Miami and it turned out to be fairly the victory lap backstage.
Quite a few marquee names both congratulated Pimblett in particular person or delivered testimonials praising him for his efficiency, together with UFC CEO Dana White, who was keen about Pimblett’s win.
“All people retains doubting you,” White mentioned. “Congrats.”
Pimblett additionally made positive to go to Chandler’s locker room and present his gratitude to the veteran for taking the struggle.
“Mike, thanks for stepping up and sharing the octagon with me,” Pimblett mentioned. “I admire it.”
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya had been additionally proven complimenting Pimblett and even one in every of Pimblett’s current in-cage foes, King Inexperienced, took to social media to present Pimblett his flowers.
“I haven’t seen the struggle but, simply trying on the highlights,” Inexperienced mentioned in his Instagram Tales. “I’ll be the primary to say it in the event that they received’t say it: you’re the actual deal, brother.”
With the win, Pimblett improved to 7-0 within the UFC and he moved into the highest 10 (No. 8) of the promotion’s official rankings for the primary time.
