Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have certainly got the people talking. The UFC lightweights are geared up to face each other first as coaches and then as fighters inside the octagon. The prospect of ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron Mike’ fighting has gotten MMA fans on the edge of their seats. Now, a UFC lightweight has given his verdict on who will win the fight.

Rafael Fiziev has made a bold prediction ahead of a potential UFC lightweight bout. ‘Ataman’ recently appeared in an interview with Submission Radio before his bout at UFC 286 against Justin Gaethje. Previously, the UFC lightweight also spoke about Conor McGregor’s fiancee, Dee Devlin.

Rafael Fiziev gives his opinion on Conor McGregor

UFC lightweight rival Rafael Fiziev shared what he thinks about the matchup between McGregor and Chandler. ‘Ataman’ mentioned that he saw ‘The Notorious’ at UFC Performance Institute. Furthermore, he also stated what he thought McGregor looked like.

The Kyrgyzstan-born fighter said, “I see McGregor’s face when he coming to the UFC PI. I think too much party. Too much party every day. His face like he look like he rest a lot. Drink Proper 12 a lot. I think Chandler have a big chance for make his future sweetie.”

Fiziev is of the opinion that Chandler can set the ground running with a win over the Irishman. He certainly believes that ‘Iron Mike’ might get the job done against the ‘Mystic Mac’.

Rafael Fiziev revealed what he thinks Chandler needs to do to secure a win

During the interview, Fiziev had some words of praise for Michael Chandler. The UFC lightweight said that with smart intent he can secure a win over ‘The Notorious’.

Fiziev said, “He also have a good timing, Have a big power. He just have to like smart. Everything smart with McGregor… No need to make like something crazy like Justin, you know put his hands down getting forward this is you have to delete it… You need more smart a little bit and he can beat him for sure. I believe 100 percent”.

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Fiziev boldly predicted that Chandler can grab a win against the former UFC double champion. Whatever the case may be, Fiziev is expected to face either of the TUF 31 coaches in the future.

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