Nov 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Dustin Poirier before his bout against Michael Chandler during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

Exclusive: Dustin Poirier On Fighting Future, Conor McGregor's Return, Samsung & More

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Zain Bando | Last updated Jul 9, 2024 5:09 PM ET

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) isn't ready to hang up the gloves yet. Despite a fifth-round loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in Newark, N.J., last month, Poirier, 35, is still contemplating his future in MMA.

"Just trying to make sure I run all the things I need to correctly. Staying in the gym. Not getting too far out of [fighting] shape. And that’s it. You know, kinda see what’s next. See what offers I get. See what excites me. Just go with the flow.”UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier to MMAKO

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Poirier runs several businesses, including Poirier's Louisiana Style Hot Sauce, which still garners attention as a premier brand in the barbeque space. Then there's the Samsung partnership, which Poirier spoke fondly of in an interview June 26 with MMA Knockout's

This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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