UFC 314 almost had a bonus fight backstage at Kaseya Center in Miami.

Fresh off his win over Michael Chandler and doing post-fight broadcast partner interviews, Paddy Pimblett engaged in a screaming match with Colby Covington.

The altercation was caught on video by ESPN, during which both fighters threatened to slap the other. Covington called Pimblett a “bum,” and Pimblett returned by calling Covington “a maggot” and accusing him of putting on an act.

UFC 314 almost had a bonus fight backstage at Kaseya Center in Miami.

Fresh off his win over Michael Chandler and doing post-fight broadcast partner interviews, Paddy Pimblett engaged in a screaming match with Colby Covington.

The altercation was caught on video by ESPN, during which both fighters threatened to slap the other. Covington called Pimblett a “bum,” and Pimblett returned by calling Covington “a maggot” and accusing him of putting on an act.

“… Anyway, he ain’t sh*t. He pays supermodels to stand with him, the f*cking bum. He’s a nobody. He’s on a three-fight losing streak. He’s irrelevant. He’s trying to use me now to stay relevant because he’s a nobody. He’s a bum. I’ll beat Colby Covington for the laugh but I’ve got bigger fish to fry than that little mushroom.”

Covington has yet to comment publicly on the altercation.

Check out video of the altercation below:

It got heated backstage between Colby Covington and Paddy Pimblett at #UFC314 👀 pic.twitter.com/4ag6DQ1uEK

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 13, 2025

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