Dustin Poirier Reveals Who He’d Fight Next Following UFC 302 Loss to Islam Makhachev

Former UFC interim lightweight champion and three-time undisputed title challenger Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8, 1 NC UFC) doesn't appear to be shutting the door on a retirement from MMA and walking away from the Octagon.

Poirier, 35, caught wind of an opinion-based article from Expansive Sports' Peter Ryan on a few potential final fights for the Louisiana native, including a fourth fight against former UFC double-champion Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC), whom he has back-to-back wins against, and UFC veteran Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC). Poirier and Diaz were initially scheduled to fight at UFC 244 in Nov. 2019, reigniting a story nearly five years in the making.

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Dustin Poirier Has Not Retired Just Yet

Poirier replied on 'X' to Ryan Friday and immediately generated buzz with over a thousand likes, counting just after 7 p.m. ET, three hours after it was posted.

I'd fight them all https://t.co/geQMp2EsQ9
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) August 2, 2024

Although brief, Poirier may have stirred the pot regarding a potential return. Poirier is coming off a loss to current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in June, who is currently nursing a hand injury.

"I'd fight them all," Poirier said.

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As for McGregor, he intends to come back, and likely face ex-TUF 31 coaching foe Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) before 2024 concludes. But, a date or timetable for the one-time UFC 303 postponed main event has not been confirmed.

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Poirier has competed in the UFC since Jan. 2011 and has fought some of the best featherweights and lightweights the sport has to offer. A potential shoo-in for the UFC Hall of Fame, Poirier is still seeking a UFC undisputed title if he chooses to make one more run at the top.

Nevertheless, only time will tell, as Poirier seems to be enjoying his non-fighting endeavors for the time being.

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