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Dustin Poirier promises 'knucklehead' retirement at UFC 318
Dustin Poirier promises to go out with a bang in his trilogy rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 318. Poirier wanted a BMF one-night tournament for his retirement, but the UFC Brass have instead given him another fight with 'Blessed' for the BMF title.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 29
Dustin Poirier wanted Justin Gaethje trilogy bout for retirement fight
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will make the walk to the octagon a final time at UFC 318 on July 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29
Dustin Poirier calls for UFC rule change ahead of BMF title fight against Max Holloway
Dustin Poirier wants to revert to the old MMA rules for his retirement fight. Last week, ‘The Diamond’ confirmed his last dance will be against Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19.
Dana White denied Dustin Poirier's hardcore UFC retirement idea
Dustin Poirier tried to end his MMA career guns blazing, but Dana White couldn't allow it. Poirier fights Max Holloway for a third time in the headlining fight of UFC 318 this Summer, marking 'The Diamond's' exit from the sport.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier reveals dream walk-out plans ahead of UFC 318 retirement fight
Dustin Poirier might ditch his usual anthem for his UFC retirement fight against Max Holloway. The former UFC interim lightweight champion has made the journey to the Octagon more than 30 times since his promotional debut in 2011.
Dustin Poirier Relays Message to Lil Wayne Ahead of UFC 318 Retirement Fight
Dustin Poirier has been dominating headlines recently after he revealed that he will be facing his friend and rival Max Holloway in a five-round retirement fight for the BMF title at UFC 318 in New Orleans.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier pitched a unique format for his UFC retirement fight before Dana White shut it down
UFC superstar Dustin Poirier nearly secured rare conditions for his retirement fight. Dustin Poirier will get a heroes’ sendoff in his final UFC fight later this year against BMF titleholder Max Holloway in New Orleans.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier almost snapped 19-year-old Max Holloway’s arm in half in his debut at UFC 143
Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway first met back in 2012 when Holloway was just 19 years old and making his UFC debut. After losing in another undisputed lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev last year, Dustin Poirier announced that he would only fight once more in the UFC before retiring.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier bounced back from famous Conor McGregor KO by hammering lightweight through the floor
Dustin Poirier’s lightweight run started after his famous loss knockout loss against a bitter rival. In September 2014, Conor McGregor bounced Poirier’s head off the floor to prove he was the real deal during a 106-second win at UFC 178.
Dustin Poirier sends spine-tingling 'BMF' message ahead of UFC 318
Dustin Poirier has let his retirement fight announcement soak in over the last few days. Now he has finally opened up about what transpired to complete the trilogy with Max Holloway.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / April 27
Dustin Poirier’s Final Fight Will Be Versus Max Holloway at UFC 318
Dustin Poirier, one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, will enter the Octagon for the final time on July 19. He will go up against Max Holloway, 33, at UFC 318 for the BMF title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 26
Former World’s Strongest Man claimed he could hurt Dustin Poirier if he really wanted to… ‘If I was being mean’
Dustin Poirier has been told by a former World’s Strongest Man that he’d be in trouble if things got serious. In his esteemed career, ‘The Diamond’ has cemented his status as a UFC legend, mesmerising fans with his incredible brawls.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 26
Poirier Announces His Farewell Fight – ‘I’m Just Honored’
The MMA fans have reacted to Dustin Poirier’s final bout, which is going to be against Max Holloway on July 19 at UFC 318 in New Orleans. Poirier is considered one of the most iconic fighters in the history of the UFC.
Dustin Poirier announces third Max Holloway bout for retirement fight at UFC 318
The UFC heads to New Orleans, LA this summer as Dustin Poirier will ride off into the sunset opposite "BMF" champion Max Holloway in the lightweight main event of UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center on July 19.
Dustin Poirier opens up on UFC retirement fight decision, wants to 'be healthy'
Dustin Poirier is gearing up for his soon-to-be-announced UFC retirement fight this summer. Knowing full well he has accomplished everything in MMA he could have ever dreamed of, Poirier told MMAJunkie he wants to go out on his own terms.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 18
Dustin Poirier back in the gym and looking sharp
Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is preparing for his final fight and expects his opponent to be announced soon. Meanwhile, "The Diamond" is back in the gym and looking phenomenal.
MMA News / Yardbarker / March 1
Only two fights make sense for UFC legend Dustin Poirier's finale
UFC lightweight legend Dustin Poirier is preparing to hang up his gloves after one final fight.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Dustin Poirier’s Final Opponent—Who Will Get the Retirement Fight?
There are a handful of UFC fighters who remain fan favorites despite never winning an undisputed championship belt. One fighter from Lafayette, Louisiana,
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 15
Why UFC star Dustin Poirier’s BMF tournament may be in the works
A legend of the MMA game, Dustin Poirier has indicated he’s cooking up a special (and bloody) farewell for his fans.
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7
Dustin Poirier calls out Nate Diaz for possible BMF title eliminator
After toying with retirement earlier this year, UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier decided he’d stick around for a couple more fights. And The Diamond may have already picked his penultimate opponent.
MMA News / Yardbarker / June 2
Dustin Poirier teases retirement following his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302
After his defeat at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier hinted at the idea of retirement. "I know I can compete with the best of these guys. It's just if I do fight again, what am I fighting for?
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