Michael Chandler has re-ignited his once-fiery feud with the hot sauce-hawking lightweight fan favorite, Dustin Poirier.
17 months removed from their epic encounter at UFC 281, Chandler decided to kickstart things with ‘The Diamond’ by taking a dig at the former interim champion’s saucy side hustle.
“The old ‘I’d rather sell hot sauce vibe…‘ Chandler wrote on X, referencing a quote from current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Penning.
Clearly recognizing the dig, Poirier fired back, reminding ‘Iron’ how things played out during their first and only encounter inside the Octagon.
“Remember when I whipped your ass?” Poirier posted in response.
Chandler quickly snapped back, “He just can’t help himself. Calm down champ, life ain’t that serious. Whip my ass you did not…and you know it. I got caught, it happens in this game, as you well know.”
Chander lost the fight with Poirier via rear-naked choke in the third round. He has not fought since.
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