In a recent episode of The MMA Hour, Dustin Poirier took aim at Michael Chandler, firing back at comments made by his former opponent regarding retirement and UFC legitimacy. The back-and-forth exchange between the two fighters has escalated, with Poirier questioning Chandler's place in the UFC and asserting his own veteran status in the organization.

During the interview, Poirier criticized Chandler for suggesting that he should retire after suffering a loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. He also accused the former Bellator champion of mismanaging his career by waiting for a potential Conor McGregor fight. Poirier went on to mention what he called "Dana White privilege," insinuating that Chandler received preferential treatment from the UFC President.

Responding to Poirier's comments on Twitter, Chandler dismissed the criticism, saying, "Dues paid but I'm living rent free." The tweet seemed to imply that he had already established himself in the UFC and was unfazed by Poirier's remarks.

The animosity between Poirier and Chandler stems from their highly anticipated clash at UFC 281 in November 2022. Poirier emerged victorious, forcing Chandler to tap out in the third round. Post-fight, Poirier labeled his opponent as a "dirty motherf*cker," further intensifying the rivalry.

In his recent interview, Poirier expressed his disbelief at Chandler's claim to represent the UFC lightweight division. Dismissing Chandler as an outsider, Poirier emphasized his long-standing tenure in the organization since January 2011.

The heated exchange between the two fighters continues to capture attention within the MMA community. Fans are eagerly awaiting further developments in this ongoing feud.

Watch the full interview with Dustin Poirier as he elaborates on his grievances against Michael Chandler, in an exclusive interview with MMA Fighting's José Youngs, provided below.