Dustin Poirier is a fan favorite and has delivered some major fights for fans, including two victories over UFC star Conor McGregor. Despite these accomplishments and his dominant performances, Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Poirier should retire. Having retired himself four years ago, Khabib thinks Poirier should stop fighting, as he’s now part of the “old school” era.
When ‘The Diamond’ fought Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title, many believed it would be his retirement fight. However, Poirier is still searching for his final showdown. Despite this, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated at the peak of his career, weighed in on Poirier’s decision to continue. Speaking with Henry Cejudo on the Pound 4 Pound Show, Khabib said,
“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.”
Khabib thinks Dustin Poirier should retire:
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“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.”
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The former lightweight champion also referred to himself as an “old school” fighter, alongside Gaethje and Ferguson. However, since retiring, Khabib has been enjoying his time coaching his teammates.
Gadzhi Rabadanov Predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Be Nervous Before UFC 311
Fans are eagerly awaiting UFC 311, headlined by Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan, while Umar Nurmagomedov aims for the bantamweight belt against Merab Dvalishvili. Khabib Nurmagomedov will be cornering and training both fighters, putting significant pressure on him. In an interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn, 2024 PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov shared his thoughts, saying:
“I think this is crazy month for Khabib you know. Because he will very nervous I think. It’s very hard month for Khabib.“
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Rabadanov also showed confidence in his teammates, predicting that Makhachev would defeat Tsarukyan and Umar would beat Dvalishvili. UFC 311 is certainly shaping up to be an action-packed night for fans. At the same time, Khabib is feeling the weight of the event, making it one of the most anticipated shows of 2025.
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