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Dustin Poirier Beats Michael Chandler via 3rd-Round Submission at UFC 281

Dustin Poirier picked up a big win at UFC 281 from Madison Square Garden, defeating Michael Chandler via third-round submission.

It was a back-and-forth fight with wild momentum swings but it was The Diamond who was able to draw the tap with a rear-naked choke.

It was clear in the first round that Chandler and Poirier weren't just shooting for Fight of the Night. They had Fight of the Year on their mind.

Chandler held the early advantage in the first round. He landed a series of explosive overhand rights that had Poirier struggling early. The Diamond found his own success, ending the round battering a bloodied Chandler against the fence.