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Dustin Poirier is set to take on Michael Chandler in one of the most anticipated three-round fights of the year. Poirier enters with a record of 28-7 (1), while Chandler is 23-7.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Match Details
Fixture: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler
Date and Time: Saturday, November 12th; 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Betting Odds
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Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Key Stats
Entering UFC 281, Dustin Poirier has not fought in nearly a year. In his last appearance at UFC 269, Poirier was submitted by Charles Oliveira in a lightweight title bout. Poirier is entering his 37th mixed martial arts fight and has won 28 while losing seven and having one end in a no contest. 14 of his wins have come via knockout, while seven have come via submission and seven via decision. He has lost by knockout twice, submission three times, and decision twice.
The No.2-ranked lightweight has been with the UFC for over a decade, however, he is yet to capture the lightweight title. Many believe that a convincing victory at UFC 281 could land Poirier his third title opportunity, however, that remains to be seen.
As is the case with Poirier, Michael Chandler is also a mixed martial arts veteran. UFC 281 will mark Chandler's 31st professional fight. He has won 23 and lost 7 of his previous 30 appearances. Chandler, a three-time Bellator champion, holds eleven knockout victories, seven submission victories, and five decision victories. He has lost four fights via knockout and three via decision, however, he has never been submitted.
UFC 281 will be just the fifth UFC fight for the No.5-ranked lightweight. Since joining the promotion, he holds a record of 2-2, including a title fight loss to Oliveira. In his last outing, Chandler defeated Tony Ferguson via a front-kick knockout in a performance that could land him Knockout of the Year.
Poirier stands at 5'8, while Chandler is 5'7. Poirier also has a slight reach advantage, with a 72" reach compared to Chandler's 71.5" reach. Poirier came in weighing 156 pounds, while Chandler weighed 155.8 pounds.
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Betting Prediction
Dustin Poirier has not lost a non-title fight since 2016, a streak that lasts eleven fights. While Chandler represents a tough opponent, look for Poirier to win in what should be a very entertaining fight. Expect this fight to last more than 1.5 rounds.
Pick: Dustin Poirier (-210) and Over 1.5 Rounds (-155)
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