Pimblett (22-3), whose hype has typically outshined his actual level of talent up to this point, enters a five-round, co-main event slot at Saturday's UFC 314 pay-per-view card in Miami against former title challenger Michael Chandler (23-9) with a shot at silencing his critics and catapulting himself into legitimate title contention at 155 pounds.

Pimblett's debut came against Luigi Vendramini at UFC London: Brunson vs. Till in April 2021. The Liverpudlian grappler overcame early adversity to deliver a first-round knockout, securing a performance of the night bonus of $50,000.