
Dustin Poirier teases retirement after UFC 302 clash with Islam Makhachev
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dustin Poirier has admitted he could retire after his title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. “Of course, I’m looking at the brighter side and trying to be positive that I’m going to finish the story and seal the deal and become undisputed lightweight champ after my 31st fight in the UFC. Dustin Poirier knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis in round two in March Poirier, a fan favourite, holds wins over multiple undisputed UFC champions – including Conor McGregor twice, Max Holloway twice, Michael Chandler, Eddie Alvarez and Anthony Pettis. However, the 35-year-old did not beat any of those fighters while they were defending champions, though Holloway was the reigning featherweight king when Poirier beat him for the second time to become interim lightweight champion.
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UFC 311: Major change as Arman Tsarukyan replaced by Renato Moicano in Islam Makhachev fight
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UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan finally official – with bonus title fight added
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Conor McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch
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Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights', their 'gentleman's agreement' - and how quickly he'll finish Charles Oliveira at Madison Square Garden
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Conor McGregor reveals he wants TEN fights in 2025 after returning to sparring and recovering from lengthy injury lay-off - but December comeback is ruled out
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Dana White reveals when Conor McGregor will make his UFC return after multiple injury setbacks
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UFC Says Conor McGregor Won't Return to Action This Year; Fighter Responds Back
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Dustin Poirier refuses to retire ‘on a loss’ and names ideal opponents for next UFC fight
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UFC: Major twist in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler saga as Islam Makhachev fight is offered
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Fans fear Conor McGregor will 'NEVER fight again' after pulling out of UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler... as Dustin Poirier brutally mocks his bitter rival
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Conor McGregor Out of UFC 303 Due to Injury
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Conor McGregor offers fresh hope for UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler after sharing training update
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Dustin Poirier details three injuries from Islam Makhachev defeat at UFC 302
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UFC 302 LIVE: Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev fight updates and results as champion retains in final round
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Islam Makhachev denies Dustin Poirier fairytale ending with submission win at UFC 302
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Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title
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Islam Makhachev successfully defends lightweight title at UFC 302
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UFC 302: The ‘joke’ defining Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev debates
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Makhachev doesn’t want to retire Poirier at UFC 302, just beat him in the lightweight title clash
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At 35, Dustin Poirier knows time is running out to win UFC lightweight crown
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Islam Makhachev takes issue with Dustin Poirier insult at UFC 302 press conference
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UFC 302: Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to coach Islam Makhachev against Dustin Poirier
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UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction
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Islam Makhachev defends title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302; Conor McGregor returns for UFC 303
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How Benoit Saint-Denis went from fighting terrorists to fighting in the UFC
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Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint-Denis to go ahead despite UFC 299 confusion
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UFC 299: Benoit Saint-Denis ‘surprised’ that Dustin Poirier accepted fight
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UFC 300: Dustin Poirier rules out Nate Diaz fight at historic event
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Islam Makhachev manager in dispute over Charles Oliveira fight date
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Conor McGregor drops major hint over UFC return date
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UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
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UFC 291: Justin Gaethje stuns Dustin Poirier with brutal head-kick knockout
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Footage shows Conor McGregor's broken leg looks better than ever
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Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will be ‘over in two rounds’, says Dustin Poirier
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UFC’s ‘BMF’ title returns as Dustin Poirier fights Justin Gaethje for vacant belt
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UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim
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UFC 280: Back-up fighter for Oliveira and Makhachev’s title bout revealed
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Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler 'set for UFC 281 on November 12'
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UFC: Islam Makhachev hits out at Charles Oliveira over ‘embarrassing’ Conor McGregor callout
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Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title
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Poirier claims UFC are 'probably' waiting for McGregor to return before scheduling a FOURTH fight
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Conor McGregor provides injury update as UFC return gathers pace
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Conor McGregor launches tirade against ‘pitiful’ Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC comeback
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Conor McGregor 'has a lot of work to do' before huge trilogy fight can happen, warns Nate Diaz
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Dustin Poirier insists he will NEVER face Colby Covington in the UFC
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Conor McGregor tipped to make UFC return 'this summer' by Dana White
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Conor McGregor tipped to be ‘very problematic’ for Charles Oliveira in potential UFC title fight
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Dustin Poirier agrees to January fight with Nate Diaz just days after failing to win UFC lightweight title
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