UFC 314 is a huge step up in competition for Paddy Pimblett as he takes on former lightweight title contender, Michael Chandler. Although ‘Iron’ Mike, who’s still in the hunt for the Conor McGregor fight, hasn’t found himself in the winning bracket, the ex-Bellator champion has produced great action inside the Octagon. It’s not only a chance for the Liverpudlian to continue his undefeated run in the UFC, but Pimblett really has a chance to propel himself to another level with a win over Chandler, who’s fought some of the best lightweights ever.

Paddy Pimblett seems very confident about his chances this weekend. When he faced off against Michael Chandler at the UFC 314 presser, he couldn’t stop smiling, but who’s the edge heading into the fight? Well, let’s explore everything we can about these two competitors before they get locked inside the cage at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett height and reach comparison

The most obvious difference between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler is their height, and ‘The Baddy’ has the advantage here. While the 38-year-old veteran stands 5’8” tall, the rising English star has a 2-inch advantage, standing 5’10” tall. Additionally, Pimblett has a 2-inch reach advantage, which is at 73 inches compared to Chandler, whose reach is around 71 inches.

However, it’s important to note that the 30-year-old isn’t necessarily known for his striking, so it may not be that big of an advantage for him. But then again, the height advantage could come in pretty handy for Paddy Pimblett as it could make Michael Chandler try harder to close in on ‘The Baddy’ and land his strike. Also, the Liverpool native might also get opportunities to strike back at the former Bellator champion because of the reach he has.

But what about power? That is also one of the most important aspects of the fight here. So, let’s move to the next bit of this breakdown and analysis of the UFC 314 co-main event and check out the details from the perspective of how much Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett weigh. Here’s what we know.

Who weighs more, Chandler or Pimblett?

Michael Chandler may have a shorter stature than that of Paddy Pimblett, but the Nashville resident is, by no means, an ordinary lightweight. ‘Iron’ Mike sports perhaps the most ripped physique in the lightweight division. That’s because he normally weighs, or as the MMA fandom says, his walkaround weight stands at around 180-190 lbs, but he’s always made the 155 pound mark. Chandler also packs some serious steam in his punches with a knack for explosiveness and aggression.

When we take a look at Paddy Pimblett’s walkaround weight, the situation is similar but a bit different as well. When the 30-year-old lightweight is not in his fighting mode and not in a training camp, his weight can go beyond 200 pounds. That’s because he just loves food, but his discipline has always helped him avoid missing the 155-pound weight limit. But he could be at a disadvantage in the standup game if he gets clipped by Michael Chandler. That’s especially because Pimblett has often been criticized for keeping his head up too high during fights.

Well, comparisons apart, it all comes down to when Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett find themselves locked inside the Octagon at UFC 314. With the information mentioned above, who do you think has the upper hand heading into the fight? Let us know in the comments down below.