Gilbert Burns wants all the credit for having Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler share the octagon as a possibility. The Brazilian was at the forefront of events where the duo faced off for the first time at a UFC live event.
Recently, the UFC confirmed that the two lightweights are going to the world’s most famous arena, that MSG will be among the upcoming events for UFC 281, with the much-anticipated championship match between Israel Adesanya and kickboxing rival Alex Pereira. The two have a long-standing grudge and their match could help identify a new contender after UFC 280’s decision on the lightweight division’s title image.
Both Chandler and poirier He seems to harbor a deep disdain for the other that is not so characteristic. For Chandler, Someone who even speaks well with Conor McGregor, this hostility towards Poirier suddenly appears. Poirier himself is a cool head, showing himself at his best during his multiple attacks on his family before and after Conor’s trilogies, and he finds himself in the awkward spot again hating Michael Chandler.
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Gilbert Burns filmed the UFC 276 debate between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler.
Poirier was the first to challenge Chandler after the iconic KO. Tony Ferguson At UFC 274. But Chandler wasn't keen on taking this fight as he felt Dustin didn't give him the respect he deserved when he got into the UFC, and now that he's on high, he won't let Dustin leech.
Poirier has a different mindset and realizes that for someone like Chandler who likes to fight explosive activity, a pressure fighter as tough as Dustin can be a nightmare match for him. Along the same lines, Poirier began accusing Chandler of avoiding a fight.
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While all this was happening behind a screen, no one expected the tension to rise this much when their paths crossed for the first time. While escorted to their seat at UFC 276, Chandler was held for a time around the area where Poirier was sitting. The two got into an intense verbal argument and were forced to part by UFC security after a while.
The reason we see him is Gilbert Burns, who was right next to Poirier and was just one guy while filming the whole thing. Durinho he thinks he deserves all the praise by having this fight while also proving the only viable promotional video. He wanted UFC recognition on Twitter.
What do you think about this fight? Who else would you like to see on the UFC 281 card? Let us know!
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