Dustin Poirier: Michael Chandler Matchup is 'Layup' for Conor McGregor

[chillyoo]

Chandler could dump Connor on his ass pretty easily imo but won’t so yeah DP is probably right.

 

[560ti]

Conor was already in decline before the leg break. I don't understand why people believe he is gonna do well in 2026.

And that was back in 2021 as well.

This isn't a layup for either guy. If anything it would be embarrassing for either guy to lose. Chandler it would be embarrassing to lose to a guy that's basically been a druggie the last half decade and isn't serious about training. McGregor it would be embarrassing to lose to a guy that's intentionally cherry picked to be a stylistic favorable matchup (Chandler by July will also be 40 years old and a decade removed from his prime).

 

[sdpdude9]

I mean if Conor is still at near what he was I’d agree. Chandler fights stupid and recklessly, tailor made for a rangy sniper like Conor. But there’s not much reason to think Conor would be nearly at his best. And for all Chandler’s faults, he’d almost certainly be more prepared.

 

[Kwic]

CM Punk wouldn't be a layup for McGregor at this point probably.