Dustin Poirier wishes ‘huge’ UFC 281 clash with Michael Chandler was five rounds: ‘It could be Fight of the Century’
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier maintains he would have preferred to face upcoming opponent, one-time title chaser, Michael Chandler over the course of five rounds rather than the sanctioned three round limit, as the pair prepare to do battle at UFC 281 on November 12. Poirier, the current #3 ranked lightweight contender, has been sidelined since December of last year at UFC 269, headlining in an eventual fourth round standing rear-naked choke loss against former undisputed titleholder, Charles Oliveira. As for Chandler, the Kill Cliff FC mainstay turned in his second UFC victory back in May, stopping former…
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