Dana White previously confirmed that the UFC is working on Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight. Poirier, who initially considered retiring after his bout with Islam Makhachev, decided against ending his career on a loss. Recently, Poirier revealed that he plans to have one final fight in 2025 before stepping away. Potential opponents include Justin Gaethje and other prominent UFC stars.
Poirier suffered one of the most devastating losses of his career at UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev, succumbing to a D’Arce choke. This defeat also marked Poirier’s third unsuccessful attempt at claiming the undisputed UFC lightweight title. While fans speculated about his retirement, Poirier has confirmed they’ll see him one final time in 2025. This news has excited fans, with potential opponents including former rival Gaethje, Max Holloway, or the reigning featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
🤔 Dustin Poirier has revealed he will have one more fight in 2025 before retirement.
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 27, 2024
His potential opponents could be:
Ilia Topuria
Max Holloway
Justin Gaethje
Who is the best matchup for a final Poirier fight? pic.twitter.com/wfPABcAsIW
If Poirier faces Justin Gaethje, it would mark their trilogy fight. However, Max Holloway, who has permanently moved up to the lightweight division, could also emerge as a potential opponent for Poirier.
Additionally, Ilia Topuria, who has expressed plans to move up in weight, might set the stage for a Poirier vs. Topuria matchup. While these possibilities are exciting, nothing has been confirmed yet, and fans will have to wait for an official announcement.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Drops A Truth Bomb On Dustin Poirier’s Future In MMA
Poirier, a fan favorite known for thrilling fights, including two wins over Conor McGregor, has been urged to retire by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite Poirier’s achievements, Khabib, who retired undefeated, believes Poirier belongs to the “old school” era and should step away from the sport. Speaking with Henry Cejudo on the Pound 4 Pound Show,
“I think Poirier has to stop fighting. I think he’s finished. Justin Gaethje, Khabib, Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson, this is old school, brother. Stop fighting. We have to recognize real things.”
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Khabib thinks Dustin Poirier should retire:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 16, 2024
“I think Poirier have to stop fighting. I think he’s finished.
Justin Gaethje, Khabib, Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson. This is old school brother. Stop fighting.”
🎥 @pound4poundshow #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/vqoEuCBplW
The former lightweight champion also included himself in the “old school” category alongside Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson. However, fans are expected to see Poirier make his final appearance in 2025.
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