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Poirier Urges Chandler to Retire After Four Straight Losses

7/21/2026

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Poirier Urges Retirement

Dustin Poirier told Michael Chandler to retire after his recent defeats.
Michael Chandler lost four straight fights, including a TKO by Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026.
Dustin Poirier warned that moving from lightweight to welterweight would worsen Michael Chandler’s damage.
Michael Chandler’s 2-6 record includes awards, a $25,000 finish bonus from the Ruffy fight, and a teased move that sparks speculation about a bout with Conor McGregor.

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Poirier Warns Decline

Retired last year, Dustin Poirier said fighters are the last to admit decline and warned power is the last thing to go.
After his fourth loss, Michael Chandler posted he was ready to get back on the horse despite a 2-6 UFC record.
Poirier added that slower fighters think they can land the one shot to end a bout, airing on the Deep Waters podcast, part of UFC on Paramount+.

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Poirier Urges Retirement

Dustin Poirier told Michael Chandler to retire after his recent defeats.
Michael Chandler lost four straight fights, including a TKO by Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250 in June 2026.
Dustin Poirier warned that moving from lightweight to welterweight would worsen Michael Chandler’s damage.
Michael Chandler’s 2-6 record includes awards, a $25,000 finish bonus from the Ruffy fight, and a teased move that sparks speculation about a bout with Conor McGregor.

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