"That's not the way to get a fight with me" - Michael Chandler didn't appreciate Dustin Poirier "spitting vile venom" at him in his wife's presence
Michael Chandler has weighed in on his verbal altercation with Dustin Poirier at UFC 276. The former Bellator champion said he was at the T-Mobile Arena with his wife and that they were about to take their seats when he heard insults being thrown his way.
Chandler claimed that he turned around to see Dustin Poirier pointing and shouting at him. 'Iron' stated that he has no ill will towards Poirier.
Poirier and Chandler get into it at #UFC276 https://t.co/VeT39YjX0x
During a recent press conference in London, Chandler said:
"I heard some chirping, some very vile venom being spit in my direction. I didn't know if that was being thrown like at me or not. I look over and Dustin Poirier's pointing at me so he obviously had a bone to pick with me that night. Dustin Poirier, it's no secret, he's made it very known he's ready for a fight, he is thirsty for a fight so he's looking for anybody and everybody to throw venom at."
Chandler admitted that he didn't like Poirier's way of trying to create hype surrounding a potential clash between the two of them:
"I was just trying to watch the fights with my wife so if you think that's the way that you're gonna get a fight with me, that's the absolute opposite way of getting a fight with me."
Watch Michael Chandler's interview below:
Michael Chandler on who he's likely to fight next
Michael Chandler has revealed that the UFC is likely to announce his next fight soon. Chandler was previously rumored to be Conor McGregor's next opponent, but since the Irishman's return date is unknown, 'Iron' has decided not to wait for 'Notorious'.
He remains, however, open to the idea of fighting McGregor down the line. As far as his next opponent is concerned, Chandler understands that bad blood and rivalries sell in the fight game. He hinted that Dustin Poirier, who's also looking for a fight, could be next in line:
"I think you're gonna hear some fight news coming pretty soon and it could be me and Dustin probably, we'll see."
Poirier vs Chandler
UFC 281, Madison Square Garden
Calling it right now https://t.co/3kfSRvouxX