Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler UFC 281 11/12/2022 Free Picks Predictions Previews
Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will fight for three rounds in the lightweight division as the featured undercard attraction of UFC 281 from Madison Square Garden in New York. Poirier and Chandler are angling to be on the shortlist for a title shot, and fans are eager and excited at a bout that could be a potential fight of the year.
There are some who suggest Poirier’s best days are behind him, but Chandler’s chin is an issue, even if he survived three rounds with Justin Gaethje. Poirier should be able to find plenty of space to land clean shots with his better technique while Chandler tries to bomb away. It’s a dangerous fight for both men, but one where Poirier has the edge.
Dustin Poirier won 7 of his last 9 fights and is coming off a December loss to Charles Oliveira. Poirier is averaging 5.61 significant strikes per minute, with an accuracy percentage of 50 percent. Poirier is averaging 1.44 takedowns with an accuracy percentage of 36 percent. Poirier is coming off a submission loss at UFC 269 where he landed 69 total strikes.
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler UFC 281 11/12/2022 Free Picks Predictions Previews
Risking it all from the onset of the fight for the first five minutes of every fight, you are likely to win just as much as you lose. Michael Chandler‘s exciting 2-2 run after making his UFC debut last year seems to support that. But the former three-time Bellator MMA champion’s blitzkrieg approach might also be his best chance at getting to the chin of Poirier, whose accumulation of damage over an incredible career will one day catch up to him. Even if Chandler follows through on his threat to play it safer than normal (by wrestling) given that a title shot could be in play for the winner, the fireworks fans expect should still be there eventually. Chandler nearly knocked out then-champion Charles Oliveira in 2021 and could potentially grab a belt soon.
Chandler won 7 of his last 10 fights and is coming off a May win over Tony Ferguson. Chandler is averaging 5.17 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy percentage of 46 percent. Chandler is averaging 1.83 takedowns with an accuracy percentage of 36 percent. Chandler is coming off a knockout win at UFC 274 where he landed 43 total strikes.
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler. The UFC pick for this fight is Dustin Poirier. There are some who suggest Poirier’s best days are behind him, but Chandler’s chin is an issue, even if he survived three rounds with Justin Gaethje. Poirier should be able to find plenty of space to land clean shots with his better technique while Chandler tries to bomb away. It’s a dangerous fight for both men, but one where Poirier has the edge to take over Michael Chandler.
Date and Time: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 11:00 PM (EST)
Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, USA
Latest Odds: Dustin Poirier -230; O/U 2.5
TV: ESPN+
