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Justin Gaethje has responded to the prospect of a third fight with Dustin Poirier by stating he is open to making it happen. Fresh off his interim lightweight title victory at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, Justin is ready to put an end to their rivalry.

MMA News / HITC / February 2

Justin Gaethje responds to Dustin Poirier trilogy talk amid bold UFC comeback claim

Justin Gaethje admitted that a third and final fight with Dustin Poirier is something he would have to seriously consider. The two lightweights shared a pair of memorable battles in 2018 and 2023, each leaving with a knockout win.

MMA News / HITC / January 27

Former UFC double champion says Justin Gaethje’s legacy is ‘100%’ stronger than Dustin Poirier’s

Justin Gaethje’s win over Paddy Pimblett wasn’t without criticism following a title fight that turned into a brawl on multiple occasions. Gaethje picked up his 26th professional win with another standout performance in the UFC, and he may have just set up his next big moment.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Dustin Poirier teases return from retirement for Justin Gaethje trilogy

Dustin Poirier is beginning to get itchy feet since his retirement from combat sports. 'The Diamond' carved out a memorable career for himself and was happy to walk away from fighting, win or lose, against Max Holloway at UFC 318.

MMA News / HITC / January 26

Dustin Poirier vows UFC return to finally close out one of his fiercest rivalries

Dustin Poirier has announced plans to come out of retirement less than a year after hanging up his gloves, and it looks like a familiar face could be waiting for him on the other side of the Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26

Poirier Could Come Out Of Retirement

Dustin Poirier has hinted that he could be lured back to the Octagon for a tie-breaker against Justin Gaethje, following the latter’s interim title win

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 25

Dustin Poirier’s UFC Return Hinges on Justin Gaethje

Retirement doesn’t come easy in MMA. It hums in the background whenever a big fight hits, an arena roars, or a familiar name enters the fray. UFC 324 was one of those nights.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / January 25

Top 5 moments in the career of 'The Highlight' Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje, known as “The Highlight,” has built one of the most entertaining careers in UFC lightweight history. With his relentless pressure, devastating power, and willingness to stand and trade, he has delivered countless memorable moments.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 25

Dustin Poirier scolds Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 star mocked his retirement before title fight loss

Paddy Pimblett came up short in his first UFC title fight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. A performance that demonstrated his heart and toughness wasn’t enough to see Pimblett overcome Justin Gaethje to win the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22

Paddy Pimblett lets rip at Dustin Poirier for ‘stupid’ mistake he made ahead of his retirement fight

Paddy Pimblett has very strong views on MMA fighters announcing their retirements ahead of time. Justin Gaethje has been talking about walking away from MMA ahead of his next fight at UFC 324.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21

Michael Chandler Sends 10-Word Message to Dustin Poirier After He Reignites Conor McGregor Beef

Once MMA beef reaches a certain temperature, it never really cools down. That’s exactly what happened when Dustin Poirier squashed what appeared to be an olive branch despite Conor McGregor‘s effort at turning the page on their storied feud.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Justin Gaethje Hints at Retirement Soon, Says He’s 'Almost Done With This Ride'

Justin Gaethje has once again sparked retirement discussions after candidly admitting that his time in mixed martial arts may be nearing its end. Speaking in a recent interview, the former interim UFC lightweight champion revealed that he plans to step away from the sport by 2027.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 20

Makhachev and Poirier Don’t Think Paddy Can Beat Gaethje

Islam Makhachev predicts Justin Gaethje will defeat Paddy Pimblett, citing Gaethje’s wrestling and striking Dustin Poirier doesn’t believe Pimblett can

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20

Dustin Poirier gives his UFC 324 main event prediction

The UFC kicks off their 2026 schedule of events with UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card is headlined by an interim title bout between former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje and No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19

Dustin Poirier Drops Brutal Five-Word Response to Conor McGregor’s Message About His Son

When Conor McGregor dropped a simple “Congrats bro” in the comments of Dustin Poirier’s picture with his newborn son, it felt like a rare pause in one of the UFC’s most combustible rivalries.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19

'Gaethje, Song…': Dustin Poirier Continues Making Wild Picks for UFC 324

Dustin Poirier isn’t fighting at UFC 324, but he’s still found a way to put skin in the game. This time, it’s with predictions. And if history has taught fans anything, it’s that Poirier’s picks tend to age, violently.

MMA News / HITC / January 18

Conor McGregor softens stance on Dustin Poirier with unexpected two-word message

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier’s long-standing rivalry might finally be over. The pair met three times, with McGregor winning the first at featherweight and Poirier taking both 155lb bouts in 2021.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 17

Conor McGregor seems to end bitter Dustin Poirier beef with two-word message

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier’s years-long bitter feud may finally have come to an end for good. The legendary lightweight duo had three iconic fights, one at featherweight which McGregor won and two in 2021 at 155lb which Poirier took.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Dustin Poirier in talks to end his retirement for Arman Tsarukyan match

Dustin Poirier’s combat sports career may not be over just yet. ‘The Diamond’ hung up his gloves last year after one final battle inside the UFC Octagon against a familiar foe from his career, BMF champion Max Holloway.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 22

Dustin Poirier says retirement after UFC has been difficult for him

Dustin Poirier is a little over three months removed from his final UFC fight, a UFC 318 loss to Max Holloway in their trilogy fight in Poirier's home state of Lousiana.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 13

Ex-UFC star Dustin Poirier shares heartbreaking admission about MMA retirement

Nearly three months removed from his last bout, former UFC star Dustin Poirier is still adjusting to life as a retired fighter. “The Diamond” was one of

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 21

Examining Sterling Career of 'The Diamond', Certain UFC Hall of Famer

Dustin Poirier has had an amazing career inside the Octagon. From the time he turned pro in the sport of MMA in 2009 up until his final career appearance on July 19, one thing was certain: When Poirier walked into the cage, viewers had to have their popcorn ready.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Dustin Poirier explains final seconds with Max Holloway at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier says going toe-to-toe with Max Holloway in the final seconds of their UFC 318 fight didn't go to plan. Poirier-Holloway 3 took center stage at UFC 318, where 'The Diamond' received a bespoke UFC retirement package.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 20

UFC 318 Results: Max Holloway retains the BMF belt in a war against Dustin Poirier

In the main event of UFC 318, we are going to see a legend make the walk for the final time in front of his home crowd. “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier (30-9) will fight for the final time as he takes on a familiar foe in former featherweight champion and current BMF title holder Max “Blessed” Holloway (26-8).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 19

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 live results

For the first time in a decade the UFC octagon returns to New Orleans for tonight's UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 fight card. The pay-per-view fight card takes place at Smoothie King Center and is headlined by a lightweight bout for the symbolic 'BMF' title between titleholder Max Holloway and former interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier.