Michael Chandler has weighed in on the upcoming UFC 324 headliner between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
Later this month, when the promotion debuts on Paramount+, Pimblett and Gaethje will headline the primary numbered occasion of the 12 months and can contest for the interim UFC light-weight gold.
Just lately, in an interview with ESPN MMA, Chandler, who has shared the octagon with each ‘The Baddy’ and ‘The Spotlight’ and has been on the shedding finish on each events, gave his two cents on how he sees the UFC 324 headliner taking part in out.
Whereas Chandler picked Gaethje to beat the Brit at UFC 324, he additionally highlighted that Pimblett shouldn’t be undermined, as he has a protracted attain, good kicks, and is affected person contained in the octagon.
Extra expert, extra skilled, and a greater fighter throughout, I believe, is Justin Gaethje. However I even have been on report and mentioned that Paddy Pimblett is best than lots of people suppose he’s. Due to his haircut, the way in which he talks… Individuals don’t give him plenty of credit score… He’s higher than lots of people give him credit score for. He’s obtained lengthy attain, good kicks, and is fairly darn affected person and composed in there, however Gaethje is a complete totally different animal.”
He added:
“So if I needed to lean in a single course, I might go along with Justin Gaethje as interim champion.”
Take a look at Michael Chandler’s feedback beneath:
Michael Chandler thinks Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria
In the identical interview, ‘Iron’ admitted that he desires Justin Gaethje to get his palms on the undisputed UFC light-weight gold later this 12 months. Within the clip posted above, Chandler added:
“He [Justin Gaethje] beats Ilia Topuria afterward this 12 months.”
Though Chandler considers ‘El Matador’ to be essentially the most well-rounded UFC fighter on the roster presently, he will probably be rooting for Justin Gaethje if the latter probably meets champion Ilia Topuria in a title unification bout later this 12 months. Chandler mentioned:
“I’m a Gaethje man. When you’re rooting for a man who’s been at it endlessly, you’re rooting for a man you wish to see get gold in the long run. It’s Justin Gaethje all day.”
Take a look at Michael Chandler’s feedback beneath:
