Following his loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 earlier last month, Dustin Poirier hinted that it was likely his final outing, but has since provided an additional retirement update.
Dustin Poirier was devastatingly beaten by Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 this past June, losing in his third attempt at becoming the undisputed UFC lightweight champion.
Following the loss, ‘The Diamond’ hinted that it was likely the ultimate fight of his profession, with him questioning what else there may be left to fight for with him unlikely to earn one other title shot.
Dustin Poirier provides retirement update, hints at ‘The Last Dance’
Since then, though, the 35-year-old has seemingly had a change of heart as he has provided an additional retirement update on his social media.
Poirier was a part of the published team for UFC 303 that took place this past weekend, and after being so near the motion, he seems to have experienced a brand new lease of life.
This Monday morning, Poirier subtly tweeted, “Uno Mas”, which translates to ‘Yet another’. This led to fans excitedly replying to the lightweight legend, giving him suggestions for his last fight.
Conor McGregor was scheduled to make his eagerly anticipated UFC return this past Saturday at UFC 303, but he withdrew from his most important event against Michael Chandler due to a broken toe.
Since his loss to Poirier back in 2021, in what was his last fight contained in the Octagon, the Irishman has constantly hurled abuse at Poirier and his wife online, with Poirier finally retaliating.
‘The Diamond’ went at his former foe, McGregor, tweeting at him: “Hey @TheNotoriousMMA it felt so nice, I did it twice ya bumskie.”
Despite that, it isn’t one other money fight that the Louisianan is in search of, as he stated: “I’m cool I don’t need the money I just want the blood. You throw shots there’s all the time return fire on my end. Gratata.”
The 35-year-old finished his tweet spree with, “The Last Dance. Let em know.”
Dustin Poirier’s options for his final fight
After admitting he’ll likely fight one last time, the longer term Hall of Famer needs his final outing to be an enormous one, with there being just a few options.
Although he did also tweet at Islam Makhachev stating that if Arman Tsarukyan can’t fight him this 12 months – due to a recent ban – then he would really like to rematch the Russian, that’s not possible.
“If Arman can’t fight let’s go again,” Poirier said.
Justin Gaethje can also be admittedly gearing towards the top of his UFC profession following his own devastating loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 earlier this 12 months. He and Poirier have fought twice already, with them each having won once.
That looks as if an ideal fight for them each at this stage of their careers, and can be one fans can be salivating over, again.
Colby Covington is another person Poirier has a historic feud with, which has unfortunately never been capable of be settled within the cage. Although ‘Chaos’ has recently called out Charles Oliveira for a giant welterweight fight, he has previously called out Poirier.
Poirier wouldn’t need to undergo one other grueling weight cut and will have his ‘Last Dance’ at welterweight against his former American Top Team teammate.
Whoever ‘The Diamond’ fights, it likely won’t be till the top of the 12 months, as after his UFC 302 loss, Poirier revealed that he broke his nose, and ribs and partially tore his ACL.
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