UFC 249 was set up to be the UFC’s first major event of 2021 and it delivered on all fronts. Dustin Poirier made his bid to become one of the UFC’s new PPV stars with a stunning round 2 TKO of Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler announced himself as a thrilling new contender with a first round pasting of Dan Hooker. And Marina Rodriguez reasserted her status as a top prospect in the women’s strawweight division.
So, is Poirier really dead set against facing Chandler? Will ‘Iron’ Mike have to fight another top 5 lightweight to get his shot at UFC gold?