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Report: Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler 'Close' to Being Finalized for UFC 281

Bleacher Report | August 3, 2022

Related Topics: Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, UFC, Ariel Helwani, MMA Fighting, New York City

A lightweight clash between Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier is reportedly being finalized for the UFC 281 card on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reported Wednesday on The MMA Hour an agreement is "close" and "likely."

MMAFighting.com

Breaking: Multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/arielhelwani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@arielhelwani</a> a fight between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler is "close to being finalized" for UFC 281 on Nov. 12 at MSG.<br><br>u25b6ufe0f <a href="https://t.co/vBKsfBH2bV">https://t.co/vBKsfBH2bV</a> <a href="https://t.co/BEKB1S8mK6">pic.twitter.com/BEKB1S8mK6</a>

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