Dustin Poirier has shared the octagon with Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, giving him an intriguing insight into their match-up at UFC 309.
The pair of lightweight titans will meet in an epic collision on November 17 inside Madison Square Garden, New York, USA.
Dustin Poirier picks Charles Oliveira to beat Michael Chandler
In less than a month, Charles Oliveria and Michael Chandler will go head-to-head in the second installment of an entertaining rivalry.
The first time the pair met, the American had his rival on the brink of defeat, before the Brazilian rose like a phoenix from the ashes to claim the lightweight throne.
Dustin Poirier also knows what it’s like to come ever so close to defeating Oliveira, with ‘The Diamond’ also dropping the icon en route to eventually losing himself.
However, when he fought Chandler, he was able to come out on top, even if he had to take some fearsome shots in the process.
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These experiences have put him in the perfect spot to analyze the upcoming bout. And he’s come to the conclusion that ‘Do Bronx’ will walk away with the win.
Poirier told ESPN: “I think it’s a fun match-up, but I think if Charles Oliveira is going into this fight with the same mindset he had when I fought him or the first time he fought Chandler, I think he’s going to get the win.
“Obviously, Chandler is very explosive, an incredible athlete, and can hurt and put away Charles.
“But, I just think Charles is going to be better everywhere—on the feet and on the ground.”
Dustin Poirier gives huge praise to Ilia Topuria after victory over Max Holloway
As well as giving his takes on next month’s card, Poirier had a great time last night, voicing his opinion on everything that transpired at UFC 308.
In the main event, Ilia Topuria rendered Max Holloway unconscious with a devastating left hook.
And the finish deeply impressed ‘The Diamond’.
In the aftermath of the contest, the American gave his fellow fighter enormous credit.
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