In rankings yes
In reality no
Everyone knows the fight should have gone to Poirier, and he turned it down. And right now he's the one to beat.
Funnily enough, if Conor beats Poirier, then Chandler will be #1.
No one thinks Poirier is the best lightweight in the world.
100% of the population believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the best lightweight of the world, because he simply is.
Yes. Gone. You even said, so I didn't have to.No one thinks Poirier is the best lightweight in the world....With Khabib gone....
Khabib can't be both the best LW in the world and also not be a MMA fighter anymore and retired.No one thinks Poirier is the best lightweight in the world.
100% of the population believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is the best lightweight of the world, because he simply is.
With Khabib gone, the "next best" is up for grabs.
FWIW, I think Chandler will KO Poirier if and when they meet.
I think Chandler will knock out the proven-quitter Olivera and gain the throne.
I also think Chandler is also the best representative for the division.
UFC is better and will always be better than B (mostly C) league bellator.
another pathetic Toner agenda thread, yawn.