Dustin poirier (left) finished Michael chandler (dir.) in UFC 281. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Simply epic. In one of the most anticipated fights in the UFC 281, held this Saturday (12), in New York (USA), Dustin poirier e Michael chandler They delivered a real spectacle to the show's spectators. In an important challenge at lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), the athletes fought a bloody confrontation that was defined by a submission by 'Diamante' in the third round.
With the result, Poirier recovered from the defeat he suffered against Charles of the Bronx at the end of 2021, when he was surpassed in the category title dispute. In addition to returning to the winning path, the North American defended second place in the rankings.
Outmatched in the confrontation, Chandler left the Octagon to a standing ovation from the public. Despite the tough challenge to his opponent, the athlete continues without achieving a sequence of positive results in the company.
'War' at Madison Square Garden
The confrontation began with Chandler taking the initiative with a low kick, which went empty. Next, the Bellator legend risked a straight shot, which Dustin responded to in kind. Michael undermined the opponent's base with low kicks, Dustin saved his attacks. The pressure was on Chandler, who put pressure on the former interim champion with combinations of punches. Poirier accused the attacks and found it difficult to hit his opponent. In the middle of the stage, the confrontation was clear, with the advantage for Michael. With two minutes left until the end of the confrontation, Chandler rocked Dustin with a new combination of punches and then took the fight to the ground. The Bellator legend pressed and tried to settle the bill. Poirier tried to get up, but Chandler remained 'glued' to his rival. In the final minute, Michael managed another takedown, but Dustin managed to free himself. In the final seconds, it was Poirier's turn to payback. With a cross, Dustin took down Poirier. Michael got up, but was severely punished. The assault ended with the athletes in open exchanges.
In the second stage, Poirier attacked first, with a clean right to Michael's face. Chandler responded with a combination of punches and then grabbed his opponent's legs, taking him to the ground. On top, Michael threw elbows and attacked with ground and pound. Even in a disadvantaged position, Dustin was dangerous in his actions. After just over a minute, Michael managed to get to his back and tried a rear naked choke. Dustin protected himself, but the situation was dramatic. Towards the final minute, Chandler continued to apply pressure and attacked with clean punches to his opponent's face. Michael attacked and Dustin tried to 'survive'. The stage ended with Chandler punishing on top.
The last round began with Dustin launching the first attack, with a cross followed by a straight. Chandler responded with a straight shot and then took down his opponent. Even so, Dustin fell into an advantageous position and reached his opponent's back. It was Dustin's turn to rehearse a choke. Chandler protected himself and tried to avoid the outcome. After insisting, 'Diamante' managed to secure the rear naked choke and forced his rival to give up.
UFC 281 Stats
UFC 281 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Alex Poatán derrotou Israel adesanya by technical knockout at 2m01s of R5- Title fight
Straw weight: Weili Zhang finished Carla esparza with a rear naked choke at 1m05s of R2 – Title fight
Lightweight: Dustin poirier finished Michael chandler with a rear naked choke 2m from R3
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez derrotou Frankie Edgar by knockout at 2m01s of R1
Lightweight: Dan Hooker derrotou Claudio Puelles placeholder image by technical knockout at 4m06s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Lightweight: Renato Moicano finished Brad Riddell with a rear naked choke at 3m20s of R1
Light Heavyweight: Ryan spann derrotou Dominick reyes by knockout at 1m20s of R1
Fly weight: Erin Blanchfield derrotou Molly McCann via submission (kimura) at 3m37s of R1
Average weight: Andre Petroski derrotou Wellington Turman in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lightweight: Matt frevola derrotou Ottman azaitar by knockout at 2:30 of R1
Straw weight: Karolina Kowalkiewicz derrotou Silvana Gomez Juarez in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Feather weight: Mike Trizano derrotou seung woo choi by knockout at 4m51s of R1
Bantamweight: Montel Jackson derrotou Julio Maple in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg derrotou Nicolae Negumereanu by knockout at 3m44s of R1
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