The Dustin Poirier next fight news is likely to be quite some time. In fact, there are reports that “The Diamond” could retire after his most recent bout. However, if he does decide to continue competing, here are three opponent options for Poirier in Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje.
Who will Dustin Poirier next fight be against?
After coming up short of winning the UFC lightweight title vs. Islam Makhachev, we have reached a crossroads in the career of Poirier. While he is not likely to compete for gold anytime soon, there are still some fun and exciting matchups out there for him to take.
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- Notorious: The rivalry has been hot and heavy between these two, as Poirier owns two wins vs. McGregor from 2021. However, in 2014, Poirier suffered a first round TKO loss to the former two-division champion.
- Blessed: How about a rematch for the “BMF” title between Holloway and Poirier? They squared off back in 2019 with Poirier winning the interim lightweight belt with a decision.
- Highlight: Now that Poirier has put off retirement, how about a rematch of the 2023 thriller? It would also be a way to settle the debate as Poirier won in 2018.
Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev recap
Seeking to secure the unified title for the first time in his career, Poirier was unable to topple Makhachev. He battled until the fifth and final round where the champion locked in a brabo choke and secured the win. Poirier has also lost title fights to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira – both by submission – since 2019.
What happened: While Makhachev started and finished strong, Poirier did land quite a few strikes on him. In fact, he appeared to be gaining some steam heading into the final round before succumbing to the submission.
The fallout: Even before the fight, Poirier hinted at the idea of retirement. He is 35 years old and has 40 professional mixed martial arts fights on his body now. That includes some all-time classic wars with the best of the best the sport has ever seen.
The roadmap: Fighting for UFC gold is likely off the table for quite some time. That doesn’t mean the “BMF” title should be, though, Poirier has competed for it before, and he makes quite the case to always be in that mix.
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What makes Dustin Poirier so popular?
The Diamond: With over a decade of fighting experience inside the Octagon, Poirier is held in high regard by MMA fans. He has shared the Octagon with the likes of Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler and Oliveira in recent years.
- Dustin Poirier Record: 30-9 (1 no-contest)
- Dustin Poirier height: 5-foot-9
- Dustin Poirier stats: Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, the 35-year-old Poirier has recorded 23 finishes among his 30 career wins, including 15 by knockout.
- Poirier trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. He was a troubled youth who dropped out of high school.
- Poirier was among those featured in the documentary Fightville, which was released in 2011. Tim Credeur and Albert Stainback were also featured along with Derrick Krantz and Ronny Lis.
- After a 7-0 run on the regional scene, Poirier signed with World Extreme Cagefighting. He lost his debut to Danny Castillo and finished Zack Micklewright in his second bout.
- In 2010, the WEC was merged into the UFC. Poirier made his Octagon debut against Josh Grispi on January 1 at UFC 125. He scored a decision.
- Poirier replaced Jose Aldo for that bout, as Aldo, the featherweight champion at the time, was injured.
- During his career, Poirier has earned nine “Fight of the Night” honors and 14 total, which ranks tied for sixth most in the UFC with Anderson Silva. His 22 Octagon wins are tied for fourth most.
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Dustin Poirier’s net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Poirier’s net worth is estimated to be over $5 million.
