Prediction Quotes by Islam Makhachev

All Prediction statements made by Islam Makhachev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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May 9, 2026 prediction
Islam Makhachev on Khamzat Chimaev
“I have already told my teammates here in camp... if Khamzat manages to [finish him early], it could be a very easy fight, but if it goes all five rounds, then he would have to work really hard... I think Strickland will be working his way up, getting up and fighting back”

– via Red Corner MMA, accurately predicting the tactical struggle that defined the UFC 328 main event
— Islam Makhachev
May 9, 2026 prediction
Islam Makhachev on Sean Strickland
“I have already told my teammates here in camp... if Khamzat manages to [finish him early], it could be a very easy fight, but if it goes all five rounds, then he would have to work really hard... I think Strickland will be working his way up, getting up and fighting back”

– via Red Corner MMA, accurately predicting the tactical struggle that defined the UFC 328 main event
— Islam Makhachev