Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 314 co-main event

Fan favorite lightweights Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett will throw down in a five-round co-headliner at UFC 314.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett preview

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.

Unbeaten in the octagon, Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) picked up his biggest win to date when he submitted King Green in Round 1 at UFC 304 in July. “The Baddy” is on an eight-fight winning streak.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett odds

According to DraftKings, the odds for former title challenger Chandler and rising contender Pimblett have opened up at -110 even.

How to watch Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

• When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
• Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view