UFC light-weight contender Michael Chandler believes that he’s within the head of Dustin Poirier.
‘Iron’ is presently ready for his long-awaited showdown with Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler was set to satisfy the Irishman in the principle occasion of UFC 303 final month, however ‘The Infamous’ was compelled out as a consequence of harm. Since then, the previous Bellator light-weight champion has proven curiosity in fights with Nate Diaz and Max Holloway.
Nevertheless, Michael Chandler has as an alternative been going backwards and forwards with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Diamond’ himself is contemporary off his return in the principle occasion of UFC 302 in opposition to Islam Makhachev in June. There, Poirier got here up quick in his third bid for undisputed gold, dropping by fifth-round submission. Following the defeat, the 35-year-old revealed that he may retire.
Nevertheless, that speak of retirement now appears over. Over the previous couple of weeks, Dustin Poirier has gone backwards and forwards with a number of names, together with Michael Chandler. Earlier this week on The MMA Hour, ‘The Diamond’ took intention at ‘Iron’ and the declare that he was supplied a combat with Islam Makhachev. Poirier said that Chandler had performed an excellent job of beating himself currently and that he has “Dana White privilege”.
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Dues paid however I’m residing hire free💎 https://t.co/PtMKOTWPnX
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 11, 2024
UFC light-weight Michael Chandler fires again at Dustin Poirier over latest feedback
Taking to X earlier right now, Michael Chandler responded to Dustin Poirier’s latest feedback. In a quick put up, the previous Bellator champion said that he has paid his dues, and may say what he desires. Chandler ended the put up by stating that he was residing “hire free” in Poirier’s head.
Simply primarily based on these feedback, the feud between Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier is much from over. Nevertheless, it’s unlikely that the 2 step into the cage once more. Whereas Poirier hasn’t retired from MMA, he shot down a rematch with Chandler in a latest interview with Ariel Helwani. As an alternative, Poirier would like a rematch with Islam Makhachev, or a boxing match with somebody like Nate Diaz.
In the meantime, Michael Chandler remains to be tied up with Conor McGregor. Whereas the previous Bellator champion has proven curiosity in different bouts, it’s nonetheless seemingly he faces ‘The Infamous’ subsequent. As of now, the 2 don’t have a focused date for his or her welterweight conflict.
What do you make of the back-and-forth between these UFC lightweights? Do you need to see Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier combat once more?