Michael Chandler suggests that Dustin Poirier wait for Conor McGregor to make a quadrilogy

M. Chandler is fifth in the UFC lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Since winning the trilogy after Conor McGregor fracture your leg UFC 264, Dustin poirier lives a dilemma in Ultimate. With three consecutive victories, the North American has not yet announced whether he will wait for the 'Notório' for a fourth fight or challenge Charles of the Bronx for the division title.

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In an interview with the North American channel 'Helen Yee Sports', Chandler gave his opinion on the matter. Former Bellator champion and fourth place in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg), the fighter suggested that Poirier wait for McGregor's recovery for another chapter of the rivalry.

"If I am Dustin poirierNow, he would be waiting for a fourth fight against McGregor. If Poirier wins the title, he can wait and fight McGregor, but crazy things happen. I would be hoping for a fight against him if he was talking about my wife, my kids, killing me, all kinds of stuff,” Chandler said.

Despite being in favor of the quadrilogy, the former Bellator champion believes that 'Diamante' will prioritize a duel against Do Bronx to have his chance at winning the linear title for the first time in his career.

“He was interim champion, but he wasn’t undisputed. He is a competitor and wants the ultimate prize in MMA. I think the competitor in him will fight Charles, but a part of me thinks he could wait for a fight against McGregor”, concluded the fighter.

At 32, Dustin poirier He is going through his best moment in the organization. He is on a three-fight winning streak – against Dan Hooker e Conor McGregor (2x) – and occupies first place in the division ranking, behind only Charles of the Bronx. In his career, the athlete has a record of 28 triumphs, six setbacks and one 'no result' fight.

Moreover, Michael chandler began his journey in Ultimate with an overwhelming victory over Dan Hooker, but ended up suffering a knockout in the title fight, against Charles of the Bronx. He has a record of 22 positive results and six negative results.