Prediction Quotes by Michael Chandler

All Prediction statements made by Michael Chandler across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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Jan 8, 2026 prediction
Michael Chandler on Justin Gaethje
“More skilled, more experienced, I think the better fighter all around is Justin Gaethje, but I've also been on record saying Paddy Pimblett is a lot better than people think he is... If I had to lean one direction, I’d go Justin Gaethje, and he beats Ilia Topuria later on this year”

– via ESPN MMA giving his final verdict on the UFC 324 interim lightweight title fight.
— Michael Chandler
Jan 8, 2026 prediction
Michael Chandler on Ilia Topuria
“More skilled, more experienced, I think the better fighter all around is Justin Gaethje, but I've also been on record saying Paddy Pimblett is a lot better than people think he is... If I had to lean one direction, I’d go Justin Gaethje, and he beats Ilia Topuria later on this year”

– via ESPN MMA giving his final verdict on the UFC 324 interim lightweight title fight.
— Michael Chandler
Nov 9, 2025 prediction
Michael Chandler on Jack Della Maddalena
“I do think in a stand up battle — Poirier hits hard, I've witnessed that but there's no way he hits harder than JDM. I think Islam's gonna get tagged a couple times... I give JDM a slight favor on that one”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, comparing the power of Dustin Poirier and Jack Della Maddalena (JDM)
— Michael Chandler
Nov 9, 2025 prediction
Michael Chandler on Islam Makhachev
“I do think in a stand up battle — Poirier hits hard, I've witnessed that but there's no way he hits harder than JDM. I think Islam's gonna get tagged a couple times... I give JDM a slight favor on that one”

– via The Ariel Helwani Show, comparing the power of Dustin Poirier and Jack Della Maddalena (JDM)
— Michael Chandler