Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier SEPARATED by security during expletive-laden row

Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier were separated by security following a heated exchange at UFC 276 on Saturday night. 

UFC officials, security and bystanders stood between the pair to try and defuse the situation at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The reason behind their dispute has not been disclosed but the fighters are known for their difficult relationship. 

A video of the pair was recorded by a fan and put online. In the clip, Poirier was heard blasting Chandler by shouting ‘You’re a fake mother*****r, I’m gonna f**k you up.’

Security inside the arena made sure that the two rivals were kept a safe distance from each other as they exchanged insults. 

UFC CEO Hunter Campbell was also present during the argument but he seemed to be enjoying the altercation. He was seen smiling as the two of the biggest superstars of the 155-pound division kicked off at each other. 

The beef between the pair began when Chandler failed to mention Poirier’s name when he was calling out fighters following his victory over Tony Ferguson. 

The Iron then added insult to injury by belittling Poirier during an interview – claiming he is ‘not a big draw’ before calling him a quitter. 

Poirier hit back and Chandler for disrespecting him. He said: ‘You think the guy [Chandler] forgot about me? The route to the title shot? 

‘I’m number one [Oliveira as de-facto champion]. Yeah, and who’s a draw? Bro, I’m not that guy to pick on people and do this and stuff like that, but if we go to the numbers which don’t lie, you were supporting cast in the last pay-per-view you fought…