Dustin Poirier took yet another dig at his former rival Conor McGregor in a recent post that may also confirm the UFC legend's retirement.
Dustin Poirier still hasn’t officially announced his retirement, but the former interim UFC champion’s latest social media post certainly makes it sound like he’s ready to hang up his gloves.
“The Diamond” has established himself as one of the most entertaining and popular fighters in UFC history during a nearly 14-year run with the promotion, but following his loss to Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 the 35-year-old admitted to Joe Rogan that he may have competed for the final time.
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dustin Poirier lands hits against Conor McGregor during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Poirier was standing across from McGregor the last time the Irishman entered the Octagon at UFC 264 nearly three years ago, and that fight saw “The Diamond” come out on the winning end of their trilogy when the former two-division UFC champion suffered a leg injury that ended things after the first round.
Fans will of course be clamoring for a more concrete announcement if in fact Poirier does intend to retire, and the 35-year-old will likely be pressed to provide some clarity on the subject this weekend when he appears as an analyst during the broadcast for UFC 303.Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
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