Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker gave his prediction for the fight between Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier.
“If I had to bet, then I would say that Poirier will win. To be honest, this is a difficult fight to predict, but Poirier shows a lot of variety in his punches. It does not come out at one angle, but combines everything very well. If the opponent wants to, he is happy to fight and grapple, he kicks effectively, he has an excellent fighting IQ, Poirier is hardy, and this is an important point. On the other hand, Chandler is explosive, he definitely blocks punches. He's very smart, very versatile, but when Michael misses, he falls. Chandler keeps coming back into the fight, but he gets hit. Poirier will hold on. In a fight where there is an exchange of blows, until one of the opponents stops moving, I will choose Poirier.
Recall that the duel between Poirier and Chandler will be held on November 12 in New York.
