Pimblett's Spectacular Ascent to UFC Lightweight's Top 10

Pimblett surges into UFC's top 10 lightweight rankings after a big win.

Paddy Pimblett has made a remarkable leap into the top 10 of the UFC's lightweight rankings for the first time. His emphatic win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 on Saturday has secured the greatest victory of his MMA career to date. The 30-year-old Liverpudlian has risen from 12th position to number eight. In his post-fight interview, he called out several top contenders, expressing his ambition for the world title.

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