Dustin Poirier News

Harry Kettle - May 19, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between his former rivals Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. As we know, UFC 329 will be headlined by a blockbuster rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. It comes many years after their first battle inside the Octagon, when the two young men battled it out with Conor getting his hand raised in victory.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev may have lost his intimidation factor if Dustin Poirier’s assessment proves to be true. Chimaev suffered the first loss of his pro MMA career this past Saturday and dropped the UFC Middleweight Championship in the process. “Borz” failed to make his first title defense a successful one in the UFC 328 main event. Sean Strickland had an answer for Chimaev’s grappling after the opening frame, and he made their title bout a dog fight.

Harry Kettle - May 7, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has revealed the fight that could entice him to break his mixed martial arts retirement. As we know, Dustin Poirier is easily one of the most beloved fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. While he never became an undisputed world champion in the UFC, he stood toe to toe with some of the best to ever do it at both featherweight and lightweight, earning the respect of the masses in the process.

Dylan Bowker - April 23, 2026

Dustin Poirier getting the urge to return from retirement has been bouncing around the rumor mill lately and some of his American Top Team compatriots have weighed in. When speaking to former Bellator MMA champ and PFL standout Johnny Eblen, the elite middleweight touched on the rumors centred on reports out there regarding Poirier previously pitching a Nate Diaz Zuffa Boxing fight to some of the TKO brass. In terms of if he thinks ‘The Diamond’ may don the bigger gloves and step into the boxing ring after retiring from mixed martial arts last Summer in a trilogy bout with Max Holloway at UFC 318, Eblen said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has a great idea in mind for Paulo Costa’s next light heavyweight opponent after a shocking KO at UFC 327. Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa began his full-time move to the light heavyweight division in style at UFC 327 last weekend in Miami. Facing one of the division’s top contenders, Costa earned a highlight-reel knockout that catapulted him into the light heavyweight title mix.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2026

Dustin Poirier believes Josh Hokit’s ability to walk the walk at UFC 327 has made him a star. Much was made about Hokit’s antics before his memorable scrap with Curtis Blaydes this past Saturday. During the pre-fight media day session, Hokit dressed as a Mexican gangster and tried agitating UFC 327 headliners Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 23, 2026

Dustin Poirier believes there was an opportunity for Conor McGregor to almost guarantee victory in his comeback fight. McGregor has been teasing a return to the Octagon, but ever since breaking his leg in a trilogy bout with “The Diamond” back in 2021, he hasn’t seen action. The “Notorious” one was scheduled to meet Michael Chandler at UFC 303 back in 2024, but he suffered an injury.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 18, 2026

Dustin Poirier made an attempt to share the boxing ring with Nate Diaz, but it wasn’t meant to be. Poirier retired from combat sports competition following his July 2025 loss to Max Holloway. “The Diamond” hasn’t ruled out possibly returning for a huge fight, and a boxing match against Diaz would’ve fit the bill.

Curtis Calhoun - February 2, 2026

Justin Gaethje responded to two-time UFC rival Dustin Poirier’s recent comeback teases after the interim champ’s UFC 324 win. Justin Gaethje reclaimed the UFC interim lightweight title earlier this month at UFC 324 as he handed Paddy Pimblett his first defeat in the Octagon. Gaethje put on a throwback performance against Pimblett to earn the interim belt and a likely clash with lineal lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

BJ Penn Staff - January 26, 2026

Could we see Dustin Poirier in the Octagon again? After UFC 324, it suddenly seems possible. Poirier is considered one of the best lightweights ever, even if he never won an undisputed title. Last summer, he announced his retirement, following a close decision loss to Max Holloway. He initially seemed pretty determined to stick to his retirement plans, however, UFC 324 seems to have gotten him thinking about a comeback.

Cole Shelton - January 20, 2026

Dustin Poirier is excited to watch the UFC 324 main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Although Poirier is retired, he still pays attention to the UFC, especially to those he’s familiar with. He and Gaethje fought twice, so he’s no stranger to knowing what ‘The Highlight’ brings into the Octagon.

Harry Kettle - January 20, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier believes Paddy Pimblett could struggle in his UFC 324 main event against Justin Gaethje. This weekend, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje will collide for the UFC interim lightweight championship. The winner is expected to go on and face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed crown, but given Ilia’s ongoing personal issues, it’s not yet clear as to what kind of timeline he’s working with regarding a return to the Octagon.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2025

A former foe of Islam Makhachev believes he knows what Jack Della Maddalena can do to keep his title at the conclusion of UFC 322. Makhachev will challenge Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday. This will be “JDM’s” first attempt at a successful title defense. Makhachev is moving up in weight after vacating the UFC Lightweight Championship.

Curtis Calhoun - November 5, 2025

Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier put their past bad blood aside on the set of Road House 2. Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier are undoubtedly two of the most exciting fighters in UFC lightweight history. Poirier announced his retirement from MMA in July, while Chandler is plotting a UFC comeback next year, potentially against Poirier’s three-time foe Conor McGregor.

Curtis Calhoun - November 4, 2025

UFC legends Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will reunite on the set of Road House 2 in the sequel to the Conor McGregor-headlined film. Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler shared one of the UFC’s most underrated heated pairings at UFC 281. Poirier and Chandler, a clash between two of the top fan favorites in UFC lightweight history, put on a show on the UFC 281 main card at Madison Square Garden.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 24, 2025

Dustin Poirier says he’s been in the same spot that one top UFC 321 headliner is in right now. In the main event of UFC 321 on Saturday, Ciryl Gane will challenge Tom Aspinall for the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship. This will be “Bon Gamin’s” third opportunity at an undisputed heavyweight title under the UFC banner. Despite once holding interim gold, Gane has never been an undisputed champion.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2025

One retired UFC icon thinks fans will be surprised during UFC Rio. Charles Oliveira is set to headline the UFC’s next “Fight Night” event on Saturday. He was initially set to meet Rafael Fiziev, who suffered an injury. Mateusz Gamrot has stepped up as a replacement opponent. It’ll be Oliveira’s first fight in Brazil since 2020, and the first time there with a live crowd since 2019.

Curtis Calhoun - October 3, 2025

UFC superstar Nate Diaz took notice of Dustin Poirier’s recent comeback teases for a potential boxing matchup with the Stockton standout. Dustin Poirier’s last UFC hurrah couldn’t’ve gone much better at UFC 318 earlier this summer against Max Holloway. Despite losing to the BMF titleholder Holloway by unanimous decision in the UFC 318 main event, Poirier received the rare opportunity to fight for the last time just minutes away from his hometown.