C. Do Bronx (left) defeated M. Chandler (right) in the UFC 262, for the lightweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In less than two weeks, in the main fight of UFC 269, Charles of the Bronx defends the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) for the first time against Dustin poirier in one of the most anticipated duels of the year. Last victim of the Brazilian, Michael chandler believes that the belt will change hands on December 11th, in Las Vegas.
See too
During his participation in the “DC & RC” podcast, presented by the former champion Daniel Cormier, Michael chandler said he believed in the victory of Dustin poirier about Charles of the Bronx in the upcoming title fight. Defeated by the Brazilian precisely in the fight for the vacant belt, in May, the former Bellator champion praised his tormentor, but stated that he sees Poirier as better in all areas.
“If I had to bet on a winner for this fight, my instinct tells me Dustin poirier. I think that Dustin poirier has been destined for UFC gold for many, many years. Charles Oliveira has been extremely impressive and is great in all areas, but I think Dustin poirier It has many tools. I think they have a similar range of skills, but Poirier is a little better in each area. I think Poirier probably gets a stoppage in one of the last rounds. Third, fourth or fifth”, Chandler bet.
Defeated by Charles of the Bronx in the lightweight belt dispute in May, Michael chandler returned to the octagon in November, at UFC 268, when faced Justin gaethje in the likely “Fight of the Year” and ended up suffering another defeat.
You need login To comment.