D.White at a press conference for UFC 257. Photo/Reproduction: YouTube
Light weights (up to 70,3 kg.) Michael chandler e Dustin poirier can face each other in a valid fight for the category belt, if the current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov decide to retire permanently. This is what Dana White, president of Ultimate, says. According to the agent, both fighters had good performances in the UFC 257, which took place this Saturday (23), in Abu Dhabi, to justify a fight for the division title.
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In a post-event press conference, Dana White also took the opportunity to praise Chandler's debut. The 'boss' of Ultimate stated that, in cases of good sales of pay per view - like the UFC 257 -, one must take advantage of the opportunity, like the feat of the North American, who knocked out Dan Hooker in the second round.
“When you have the (public) platform that we had today, you make the most of it and that boy (Michael chandler) took advantage,” said Dana White.
Bonuses at UFC 257
Considered for a possible fight for the lightweight belt in the future, Dustin poirier e Michael chandler they were awarded a bonus of US$50 thousand (approximately R$273,5 thousand) for their performances at the event. Now the 'Diamond' should take first place in the ranking, which is currently occupied by Justin gaethje. The former Bellator lightweight champion could also get closer to the top after victory against Dan Hooker, which is in sixth place.
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