Michael Chandler failed to defeat Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. This was his third defeat in 5 fights in the UFC. However, despite his UFC track record, he sees himself as a good match against biggest star Conor McGregor if he makes a comeback.
Speaking at the press conference held after the event, he said: Conor can create an amazing PPV. He also expressed his respect for the Notorious One and said he expects McGregor to return soon.
He also said about McGregor: “He’s a legend in the sport, the biggest name in the sport, and it was bad enough that we were competing with Bentleys, Bugattis, boats and $100 million whiskey companies. Now we have to compete with the silver screens and bright lights of Hollywood. Go back to your first love, Conor, come back and fight me.”
Due to the absence of USADA testing last year, McGregor is reportedly six months away from making his comeback. When he finally returns, no one knows which fighter he might choose to fight. However, in retrospect between him and Michael Chandler, there is a possibility that this fight will happen. Now more than ever, Michael Chandler needs a big fight to get his career back on track after his defeat at UFC 281.
Dustin Poirier criticized Michael Chandler for using moves attributed to him.
Michael Chandler criticized by Dustin Poirier For repeatedly breaking the rules in the octagon during UFC 281 matches. During their fight, Dustin appeared to the referee as if he was protesting something. However, it was hard to see what was happening because the two of them were so tightly engaged.
Again, however, it was clear that Michael Chandler had hooked Dustin Poirier to put his arm around his neck and strangled him. Poirier objected because he did not like Chandler’s move in front of the referee. Elmas explained what he said to his opponent at the press conference after the fight.
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dustin said, “I told him this is my house, I told him that. So I told him that he was a dirty man too for sticking his fingers in my mouth and blowing his nose and everything was fine.
In another example, Dustin Poirier appeared to have broken his nose when he hit Michael Chandler. Despite the controversy surrounding this match, there’s no doubt that this is one of the best fights in the UFC in a while and rightfully earned it the title of fight of the night. UFC 281.
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