Dustin Poirier thinks Justin Gaethje would be great ‘measuring stick’ for Michael Chandler

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier believes Michael Chandler should get a tough test on his UFC debut, claiming Gaethje is currently best option available to ‘measure’ him. three-time Bellator champion joined UFC earlier this year and was immediately given a prominent task by company. Michael Chandler served as a back-up for lightweight title fight between Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov which took place at UFC 254.

However, Chandler’s services were t needed as both Nurmagomedov and Gaethje me weight and went on to perform at event. Justin Gaethje showcased an incredible performance in first round but ended up losing via submission in second, thanks to champion’s acclaimed wrestling. Since event, re has been heavy speculation regarding who Chandler would be booked against.

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Dustin Poirier wants Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler

Many top fighters including Justin Gaethje, Dan Hooker and Rafael dos Anjos were in talks to welcome Iron and w Dustin Poirier has ded that he would like to see Michael Chandler face toughest fighters in division. Diamond told MMA Junkie that he would like to see Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler before Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler as Highlight is a former interim champion and just fought in a title fight.

“If you’re going to toss him into top of division and giving him this push, give him former interim champ who just came off a title fight. That’s a great measuring stick to see where he’s at,” Poirier ded.

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What’s next for Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler?

Michael Chandler was also in talks to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 254 but bout was cancelled as El Cucuy was t interested in fighting a newcomer for an unsatisfactory purse. Tony Ferguson is w scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 256, while Michael Chandler is rumoured to co-heline UFC 257 against a yet to be anunced fighter. Dustin Poirier, on or hand, will heline UFC 257 as he’s scheduled to face Cor McGregor in a rematch.

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