Paddy Pimblett will look to continue his unbeaten record in the UFC when he faces Michael Chandler at UFC 314 this weekend.
Pimblett has been preparing for the toughest fight of his career so far as he takes on the man Conor McGregor was planned to meet.
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Chandler, who has a record of 2-4, was meant to fight McGregor last year, but the UFC legend pulled out due to a toe injury.
He now faces Merseyside-born star Pimblett who has won all six of his professional bouts and is aiming to move into title contention.
The pair clash in the co-main event of UFC 314, fighting before Alexander Volkanovski looks to reclaim his title against Diego Lopes.
Chandler vs Pimblett: Date and how to follow
Chandler vs Pimblett will take place on Saturday, April 12.
It is being held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
The preliminary action is expected to get started at around 10pm UK time, with this fight starting at approximately 3am.
Fans can watch the bout live on TNT Sports and you can find out more about to sign up here.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with all the latest.
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Chandler vs Pimblett: Fight card
Subject to change
Main card
- MAIN EVENT: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes – for vacant UFC Featherweight Championship
- Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett
- Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva
- Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull
Preliminary card
- Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes
- Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson
- Yan Xiaonan vs Virna Jandiroba
- Jim Miller vs Chase Hooper
Early preliminary card
- Sedriques vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa
- Sumudaejri vs Mitch Raposo
- Tresean Gore vs Marco Tulio
- Nora Cornolle vs Hailey Cowan
Chandler vs Pimblett: What has been said?
Pimblett has sent a final message to Chandler ahead of their bout at UFC 314 this weekend.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Pimblett wrote: “Fight sim smashed 5x5s in the bank raring to go next week!”
“Ready for five rounds even though this fight isn’t going the distance.
“Can’t thank the team enough for the best didn’t camp we’ve ever done… all my training partners for getting me the fittest and strongest I’ve ever been.
“I really am in the shape of my life! Chandler ain’t ready people believe that!”
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‘The Baddy’s great friend Molly McCann has spoken on how she’s expecting her fellow scouser to thrive against Chandler.
“I love it when we’re in camp together because it always draws us closer,” she said. “I think we set a standard in the gym and energy that everyone thrives off.
“Pressure makes diamonds and my boy is a big, big diamond. This is everything he’s dreamed of his whole life.
“I don’t think the bright lights are going to get to him. I think he’s learned his lessons in previous fights and especially with Tony Ferguson.
“He knows the drill. He’s meeting Chandler at the perfect time. he’s levelling up everywhere.”
“Look at his body. He’s a man now. He’s 30 years of age. He’s not green in the sport and he’s just going to go in there and absolutely do the job.