Midnight Mania! Michael Chandler predicts Justin Gaethje to upset Dustin Poirier | UFC 291

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

We’re simply hours away from the extremely anticipated rematch between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. The 2 threw down within the 2018 “Struggle of the 12 months,” which noticed “The Diamond” pull forth a knockout victory within the fourth spherical following a lot back-and-forth motion. 5 years later, the 2 will battle as soon as extra with a BMF title — and sure actual title shot — on the road.

It’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the second match. The chances makers have Poirier as a slight favourite, however the two have scored almost equivalent outcomes in opposition to elite opposition within the time since. For instance, every confronted Michael Chandler just lately, and each males defeated him in extremely aggressive contests.

Nonetheless, that leaves “Iron” with higher perception than most! Talking on his YouTube channel, Chandler broke down and predicted the struggle, siding with “The Spotlight.”

“I believe you’re going to see a extra composed Justin Gaethje,” Chandler mentioned (by way of MMAJunkie). “My prediction is Justin Gaethje wins by way of resolution just like what we noticed in him vs. Tony Ferguson. Clearly, we all know he completed Tony Ferguson late within the struggle. I don’t suppose he finishes Poirier, however I do suppose he beats him with output. I believe he beats him by not being taken down. I believe he beats him by these leg kicks.”

Chandler went deeper into his evaluation as nicely, declaring the benefits of every man. Having been cracked by each, Chandler explains that Poirier is the heavier puncher, however he additionally believes that Gaethje is the faster man.

“So far as energy, individuals ask me, ‘Who’s the toughest puncher that you just’ve ever been hit by?” Chandler continued. “Dustin Poirier. Dustin Poirier broke my nostril within the struggle. Each single shot was a thud. Go watch his coaching on Instagram. His bag work, while you watch the way in which that his hips, his ft, his shoulders, his core, every little thing activates each single punch when he’s doing that bag work.

“That’s the place he generates all of his energy. Justin Gaethje has the pace benefit, however he type of simply throws these issues as quick as he can, hopes they land, and once they do land they damage. However they’re much less of a thud than Dustin Poirier’s. The facility lends itself towards Poirier, however the pace lends itself to Justin Gaethje.”

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