Dustin Poirier is ready to step into the cage in opposition to Michael Chandler in what’s being thought of the most effective fights of the yr. Regardless of the 2 lightweights being extremely proficient, ‘The Diamond’ believes he may make it look straightforward.
‘Iron’ was arguably the most important profile exterior of the UFC earlier than making the swap over from Bellator and MMA followers have been spoiled ever since. His elite wrestling permits him to maintain the struggle standing and his willingness to strike alongside his purpose to all the time seek for a end makes him some of the enjoyable fighters to observe.
Throughout a sit-down with Daniel Cormier, Dustin Poirier acknowledged that Michael Chandler ought to get rid of his “powerful man mindset” if he needs any probability at beating him this weekend:
“If he fights me like he fought Justin Gaethje, I will clear him up. I am going again to Lafayette. Tune in… [He’ll last] just a few exchanges [if he fights like that]… If he comes on the market with a troublesome man mindset, let’s his n*ts cling, arms down, ‘[The] I am gonna out powerful you [attitude],’ I am gonna clear him up, I promise you… If he would not wrestle, if he does kickbox with me, he is obtained to be cleaner than he was when he did it with [Justin] Gaethje.”
Each males are extremely ranked 155lb contenders who’re only one or two wins away from incomes themselves a shot at newly topped champion Islam Makhachev’s throne. Michael Chandler believes he’s the higher striker and grappler forward of the light-weight king, however will first need to get previous a really powerful take a look at on Saturday.
Take a look at what Dustin Poirier needed to say about his upcoming struggle at UFC 281 within the video beneath.
What’s at stake for the winner between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler?
Usually, two extremely ranked rivals battle it out to see who will likely be given a title shot subsequent. With Islam Makhachev reportedly has his first title protection already lined up, what’s subsequent for the winner at UFC 281?
With Alexander Volkanovski seemingly stepping in in opposition to the Russian someday subsequent yr, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler are basically combating to see who will likely be one-half of a #1 contender struggle.
The opposite half of the matchup is prone to be Beneil Dariush, who has been on a tear all through the division and placed on an all-time show in opposition to Mateusz Gamrot in his final outing.
