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UFC 276 was a treat for MMA fans. With several great fights lined up, fans were excited to see the outcome. However, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler drew a lot of attention at the event because of their heated altercation.

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Both the fighters were present at UFC 276 and had to be separated by the security after they clashed. But that wasn’t the end of their feud.

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Chandler took to Twitter to take a subtle dig at Poirier. He wrote, “Simple truth in life – you aren’t yourself when you’re that thirsty. Keep your cool, be a professional, especially in public. Your insecurities are showing.”

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Incidentally, former welterweight champion, Gilbert Burns filmed their heated exchange and shared it on Twitter.

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Both the lightweights have gone back and forth in the past too. The Diamond and Michael Chandler have both taken digs at each other on Ariel Helwani’s show. Thus, it seems like their bitterness originated from there.

While Chandler felt Poirier disregarded his accomplishments in the UFC, Poirier said that he was unimpressed by Chandler’s victories.

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Furthermore, Poirier and Chandler have both fought Charles Oliveira in their attempts to become the new lightweight champion. While they were not successful, as the second and fifth-ranked fighters in the division, a bout between them would be exciting.

READ MORE- How Many Losses Does Michael Chandler have And Against Whom?

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Chandler has also shown interest in fighting Conor McGregor. Thus, it would be interesting to see whom he fights next.

The former Bellator MMA champion has given exciting fights in the UFC. Hence, a fight against someone like Poirier would be yet another thrilling matchup.

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Michael Chandler: Should he fight Dustin Poirier?

‘Iron’ is coming off a recent T/KO win over Tony Ferguson. After finishing his opponent within seconds into the second round, Chandler left fans wanting for more.

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On the other hand, Poirier is coming off a title loss against Oliveira. Before that, he was on a three-fight win streak. Hence, if they clash in the octagon, the winner might get yet another title fight in the future.

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Do you think Dustin Poirier versus Michael Chandler is the fight to make? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice.

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