Following Paddy Pimblett’s commanding win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his thoughts on Pimblett’s performance during a post-fight podcast review. Usman highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement in the rising lightweight star’s skillset.
Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314
Kamaru Usman acknowledged Pimblett’s striking as a work in progress, noting that the Liverpudlian still exhibits technical flaws and lacks polish in stand-up exchanges. However, he emphasized that Pimblett’s grappling is what sets him apart.

“Hats off to Paddy ‘The Baddy.