Paddy Pimblett and Colby Covington were involved in a heated backstage altercation following UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The incident occurred shortly after Pimblett secured a dominant third-round TKO victory over Michael Chandler in the co-main event, marking the biggest win of his career and solidifying his position as a top contender in the lightweight division.
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As Pimblett conducted post-fight interviews, Covington, a former interim welterweight champion, approached him unprovoked, sparking a verbal confrontation. Colby Covington criticized Paddy Pimblett’s opponents and accused him of facing fighters on losing streaks.