Michael Chandler, what are you doing?

Dustin Poirier believes Michael Chandler needs to be seriously considering retirement.

The previous three-time Bellator champion’s losing streak began with a submission defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022.

A number of years later, Michael Chandler has just suffered his fourth loss in a row at UFC Freedom 250.

Fans begged ‘Iron Mike’ to retire after he was knocked out inside one round by Mauricio Ruffy last month.

Where does Michael Chandler go from here? 🤔

The long-time contender was KO’d by Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250.

Dustin Poirier questions why Michael Chandler continues to be fighting

There was a time when Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler were bitter enemies.

‘The Diamond’ insisted their rivalry is well and truly over when questioning why his former opponent hasn’t retired yet.

“With all due respect,” Poirier said on the Deep Waters podcast.

“We’ve buried the hatchet and shook hands, but Michael Chandler, what are you doing?

“I saw he said he might move as much as welterweight. 

“If 155’ers are stopping you and also you’re taking all of this damage, what are 170’ers going to do?”

Is Michael Chandler moving as much as welterweight?

Michael Chandler has ballooned up in weight and is now over 200lbs after making the lightweight limit (156lbs) a month ago.

The 40-year-old appears to have little interest in retiring despite his age and poor run of form.

Chandler recently hinted at an enormous profession change that might see him move up in weight.

“No more ravenous. BULKING SEASON. Walk on. See you at the highest,” he captioned an Instagram post.

At 5ft 8in, Chandler could be among the many smallest fighters within the welterweight division if he moved up.

Retire, move up, or stay at lightweight – what do you’re thinking that Chandler should do next?