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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 / EssentiallySports / January 8

Dustin Poirier vs. Arman Tsarukyan in Talks but Not for a UFC Fight

Retirement in combat sports is rarely clean. On the surface, everything appears to be normal, but the itch persists. That tension has accompanied Dustin Poirier since he hung up his gloves last summer, ending two decades of habit, sacrifice, and identity formed around fighting.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19

Dustin Poirier Shifts Focus to Sobriety as Difficult UFC Retirement Sparks Soul-Searching Journey

“I’m going out on my terms. I’m not letting the sport retire me.” That was Dustin Poirier’s defiant whisper into the Octagon on the night of UFC 318, a line charged with as much grit as grace.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Dustin Poirier And Michael Chandler To Star In ‘Road House 2’

Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will appear in the ‘Road House 2’ sequel alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows up on the 2024 release, which featured Conor McGregor, as the rivals put aside their differences to join forces in the movie screens.

MMA News / HITC / October 23

Dustin Poirier opens up on future after heartbreaking comments about retirement

Dustin Poirier’s UFC 318 main event in July almost turned into the ideal farewell. While ‘The Diamond’ lost a decision to Max Holloway, he still put on a memorable fight in front of his hometown fans in Louisiana, a state that had not hosted a UFC event in a decade.

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

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MMA News / KO on SI / September 30

Dustin Poirier Reveals 1 Fight He Wants In Zuffa Boxing

Dustin Poirier is completely content with his retirement, but there is still one fight that could lure him back into action. It does not seem like anything could lure Poirier back to MMA at the moment, but boxing continues to intrigue him.

MMA News / HITC / September 30

Dustin Poirier hints at comeback after UFC retirement with unexpected boxing callout

Dustin Poirier has not been retired for long, but he already seems to be rethinking his decision. Back in July at UFC 318, Dustin Poirier made his final walk to the Octagon against Max Holloway for the BMF title.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Dustin Poirier Set for New Chapter at UFC 319

Poirier begins life after fighting by joining the UFC 319 commentary team alongside Rogan, Cormier, and Anik It wasn’t the storybook ending many had hoped for, but it was one that drew respect from fans across the MMA world.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 1

Retired UFC legend Dustin Poirier teases plans for post-fighting career

Dustin Poirier recently broke his silence with a career retrospective following his retirement fight against Max Holloway, where he lost a decision but still wound up winning the series 2-1 last month at UFC 318 in New Orleans.

MMA News / HITC / August 1

Dustin Poirier confirms surprise next move a day after being removed from UFC roster

Dustin Poirier won’t be stepping too far away from the Octagon following his UFC retirement. Poirier closed out his career at UFC 318, retiring after a unanimous decision defeat to BMF Champion Max Holloway in his home state of Louisiana.

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.