Will Dustin Poirier’s final fights in the Octagon echo his own grit and resilience, or become a quiet reflection on a career that defined a generation?
Dana White recently confirmed discussions for “The Diamond” are underway to mark the end of his illustrious career. The UFC president was pressed about Poirier’s recent social media hints at retirement, with the fighter hinting at his last fight being “the end of his run.” Poirier’s final fight won’t be a title shot, after all the grueling losses and wins; he’d likely retire without getting back into the hunt for another title.
During a post-fight press conference in Tampa, White dropped hints about Poirier’s future: “Yeah, we’re in the middle of talks for him with something that he wants to do for the end of his career.” This leaves us questioning if Poirier will be looking for one last hurrah or multiple fights.
“The Diamond” has been hinting at a retirement fight involving either two more bouts or a single bout at a Louisiana location, where fans could witness his final moments in the octagon. “I want to beat these guys, have tough fights, and walk away on top like ‘This guy left when he was still on top of his game’,” Poirier said during an interview with Ariel Helwani.
BJPenn.com will keep you updated on what’s next for Dustin Poirier as he draws near the end of his run in the pro MMA fight scene.