Paddy Pimblett makes eye-opening prediction for Michael Chandler fight

As he approaches the biggest fight of his career, Paddy Pimblett has made a bold prediction about how he expects his clash with Michael Chandler to finish.

Despite mixed feelings from fans, 'The Baddy' is rising through the UFC rankings. With a huge opportunity in front of him next time out, the Brit has a chance to break into the top 10 of the lightweight rankings and could sensationally place himself a win or two away from a title shot.

To get to that point, Paddy Pimblett must first get past the always-entertaining Michael Chandler. The pair serve as the co-main event for UFC 314 this weekend and while many believe the fight could go either way, Pimblett is in the minority.

"He's well-rounded," Pimblett said regarding Chandler. "The main thing you've got to watch out for is the power in his hands."

"He comes forward and he throws big left hooks, big overhand rights. As soon as he gets punched in the face, he just wants to have a brawl, and I'll be using that against him."

Pimblett continued.

"I don't see where he can beat me. Thr only way he's going to beat me [is] if he throws a Hail Mary punch and it knocks me out but I don't get knocked out."

"I can see me just dismantling him and beating him everywhere."

Pimblett later revealed his prediction for his fight against Michael Chandler before laying out his plan to capture UFC gold.

"Obviously I don't look past the opponent but I'm going to beat Michael Chandler. I'm going to finish Michael Chandler in two rounds."

"Then I want to fight someone like Charles Oliveira in Abu Dhabi. Charles or Justin [Gaethje]."

"Or even Arman [Tsarukyan], but I think he'll have a fight by then. Once I beat them, [I'll] fight for the title in 2026."

"That's my road map, that's the path I want to follow."

Though he's known for having high-level jiu-jitsu, Pimblett insists it's his striking that's going to be the deciding factor come Saturday night.

"[Chandler's] chin has been getting tested for years and years. I can just see him on the end of one of my punches as he lunges in."

"Or on the end of a knee, the end of a foot, the end of an elbow, and him folding like a deck chair."

Listen to Paddy Pimblett's prediction and more below.