An epic light clash Dustin Poirier with. Michael Chandler has officially been booked for a UFC comeback in New York City in November.
On Wednesday, ESPN MMA insider Brett Okamoto reported that the bout between the two elites of the £155 weight division has been endorsed by one of the UFC’s top executives. . News that “Iron” has signed a new multi-fight deal with the world leader of MMA has also been confirmed.
“It’s official. Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler at MSG in November, according to UFC Sales Manager Hunter Campbell. 3 innings. In addition to agreeing to join the fight this week, Chandler also signed a new multi-fight deal. ”
The event inside Madison Square Garden is slated to be the promotion’s only pay-per-view event in November, UFC 281. Cards from New York have been led by a pair of titles. In the title, the middle king Israel Adesanya defended his crown for the sixth time against his old rival from the kickboxing world, Alex Pereira. In the co-main event, new strawweight queen Carla Esparza will defend her title for the first time against one-time champion Zhang Weili.
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler a battle of former UFC and Bellator champions
Poirier facing Chandler is a very likely match when rumors about hurricanes is nearing completion for circulation in early August. Since Chandler entered the promotion in 2020, Louisiana native Poirier has lost interest in going up against multiple-time lightweight champion Bellator. However, as the 36-year-old’s shares have risen, particularly after the year’s knockout win over Tony Ferguson in May, Chandler v Poirier seems like a logical follow-up fight for both two.
Poirier hasn’t fought since losing his previous championship Charles Oliveira in December. While there is discussion about moving to the weight class and the fight with the head of UFC 279 Nate DiazIn the end, “Diamond” returned 155 pounds in the two boxers fight in Sportsnaut UFC lightweight rankings top 10.
UFC 281 takes place on November 12 at “the most famous arena in the world,” MSG. The PPV portion of the card will air exclusively on ESPN+.
