Read about Michael Chandler’s bold prediction for the lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Chandler believes Makhachev’s skills will lead him to victory.
| Michael Chandler predicts Islam Makhachev will win the lightweight title fight against Dustin Poirier
| Chandler believes Makhachev’s wrestling, grappling, strength, and size advantage will be the key factors in his victory
| Despite his previous loss to Poirier, Chandler is confident in Makhachev’s abilities
| Chandler hopes to face the winner of the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight after his bout with McGregor
Michael Chandler’s Bold Prediction
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler is preparing for the biggest fight of his career against Conor McGregor at UFC 302 in June. While focusing on his upcoming bout, Chandler is also keeping an eye on the pivotal lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Chandler believes that Makhachev, with his wrestling, grappling, strength, and size advantage, will come out victorious in the title fight. Despite having fought Poirier before and suffering a third-round submission loss, Chandler is confident that Makhachev has what it takes to defeat him.
In a recent Instagram Q&A, Chandler expressed his thoughts on the potential outcome of the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight. He stated, "It’s a title fight Islam is more versed in. Poirier and I have history. Poirier doesn’t like me. I sleep fine at night knowing that. Poirier is very good, but that being said, Islam has his number."
If Chandler manages to defeat McGregor, he hopes to get a shot at the winner of the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight, aiming to prove himself as the top contender in the lightweight division.
Summary
- Michael Chandler predicts Islam Makhachev will win the lightweight title fight against Dustin Poirier
- Chandler believes Makhachev’s wrestling, grappling, strength, and size advantage will be the key factors in his victory
- Despite his previous loss to Poirier, Chandler is confident in Makhachev’s abilities
- Chandler hopes to face the winner of the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight after his bout with McGregor
