Dustin Poirier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dustin Poirier chokes MMA journalist unconscious in frightening example of UFC legend’s infamous guillotine

Dustin Poirier finally locked in his infamous guillotine and left MMA journalist Mike Bohn unconscious for a brief moment. The legendary lightweight, who is a former interim champion, is notorious for jumping guillotine in fights, but has famously never managed to succeed with the choke.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 20

Dustin Poirier opens up on UFC retirement fight decision, wants to 'be healthy'

Dustin Poirier is gearing up for his soon-to-be-announced UFC retirement fight this summer. Knowing full well he has accomplished everything in MMA he could have ever dreamed of, Poirier told MMAJunkie he wants to go out on his own terms.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 18

Dustin Poirier back in the gym and looking sharp

Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is preparing for his final fight and expects his opponent to be announced soon. Meanwhile, "The Diamond" is back in the gym and looking phenomenal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

‘That’s the fight’… Dustin Poirier suggests who Paddy Pimblett should fight next following UFC 314 domination

Paddy Pimblett picked up the biggest win of his career thus far on Saturday night at UFC 314, beating former title challenger Michael Chandler. Not only did ‘The Baddy’ win, but he utterly dominated Michael Chandler on his way to finishing him with ground-and-pound in round three of their five-round co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13

Dustin Poirier’s stunned reaction to Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 314 win caught on camera

One of the biggest stars on the roster continued to climb up the lightweight ladder in Miami. Paddy Pimblett has title aspirations on his mind after producing his seventh consecutive win inside the Octagon on April 12.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 11

Dustin Poirier makes surprising pick between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler in ‘desert island’ game

Dustin Poirier was surprisingly quick to answer about which of his greatest rivals he would like to share a desert island with. Poirier maintains bitter public feuds with Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, despite finishing them both in decisive fashion the last time they fought.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 7

Joe Rogan’s role on UFC 314 broadcast team confirmed as Dustin Poirier lands key position

Joe Rogan will return to the commentary desk at UFC 314 on a star-studded broadcast team for the massive event. Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes headline a stacked night of action in Miami as the UFC presents arguably their best card of the year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3

Dustin Poirier retirement fight theory floated by UFC legend following recent nickname change

Henry Cejudo believes he knows who Dustin Poirier will face in his upcoming retirement fight. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t fought getting choked out by lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 last June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 2

Dustin Poirier receives tribute tattoo from UFC teammate after his latest win

‘The Diamond’ has become well-known for his love of one particular technique in recent years. At 36-years-old with 39-fights under his belt, Dustin Poirier has his retirement fight in sight before he wraps up an incredible career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 26

Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals exactly what he said to Dustin Poirier in the middle of their UFC fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier engaged in an interesting conversation during their lightweight title fight. At UFC 242, on September 7, 2019, at The Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, two legendary fighters went toe-to-toe.

Dustin Poirier watches on as MMA star drops The Rock’s signature WWE move moments before scoring KO win

During a fight on UFC legend, Anthony Pettis’ promotion, APFC, one of his fighters dropped one of the most bizarre moves in an MMA cage of all time, which was witnessed by Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

UFC London star credits Dustin Poirier for showing him ‘game over’ technique that led to underdog win

Scotland’s own ‘Problem’ quite literally shone bright like a Diamond out in London town. British fighters went 4-6 at UFC London; with arguably the best and most impressive victory of the bunch being scored by Scotland’s Chris ‘The Problem’ Duncan, who is now 4-1 since signing to the promotion in 2023.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 13

‘Must be an idiot,’ Paddy Pimblett calls out Dustin Poirier for UFC retirement talk

Paddy Pimblett dubbed Dustin Poirier an idiot for wanting to retire from MMA. Former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Poirier contemplated walking away from the sport after a third-straight title loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June, but "The Diamond" will keep on shining, wanting to fight one final time.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 1

Only two fights make sense for UFC legend Dustin Poirier's finale

UFC lightweight legend Dustin Poirier is preparing to hang up his gloves after one final fight.

Former UFC fighter destroys his karate opponent with seven-second KO

Cody Brundage halts Julian Marquez in wild slugfest at Fight Night 253

Manel Kape calls for flyweight title shot after beating Asu Almabayev

Fighters react to Kape's TKO

Dan Hooker (hand) withdraws from UFC 313 bout vs. Justin Gaethje

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 in the Works Could Be a War

Two legends are set to meet for the third time in what could be their final showdown, a retirement fight for one, marking the end of a remarkable career.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 25

UFC star Dustin Poirier gives promising update regarding retirement fight

Summer travel plans can start being made as soon as possible - according to UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier, at least. ‘Father time comes for us all,' Henry

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Dustin Poirier’s Final Opponent—Who Will Get the Retirement Fight?

There are a handful of UFC fighters who remain fan favorites despite never winning an undisputed championship belt. One fighter from Lafayette, Louisiana,

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 8

Dustin Poirier Outlines His Retirement Plans – ‘I Wish I Could Tell You More’

Dustin Poirier has given fans a hint over his retirement plans. Poirier has not fought since UFC 302, when Islam Makhachev submitted him in the last round.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19

Dustin Poirier offers update on ‘Last Dance’ in the UFC; negotiation for final outing underway

Dustin Poirier’s legendary run and breathtaking wars at 155lbs has turned him into a fan-favorite. After years of fighting top contenders, Poirier remains close to retirement than ever before.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Why UFC star Poirier’s BMF tournament may be in the works

Why UFC star Dustin Poirier’s BMF tournament may be in the works

A legend of the MMA game, Dustin Poirier has indicated he’s cooking up a special (and bloody) farewell for his fans.

Joaquin Buckley gets a TKO victory on Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night

Dana White disputes Covington decision: 'Doesn't get stopped in Vegas'

UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson delivers unbelievable walk-off KO

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MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7

Dustin Poirier calls out Nate Diaz for possible BMF title eliminator

After toying with retirement earlier this year, UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier decided he’d stick around for a couple more fights. And The Diamond may have already picked his penultimate opponent.

Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310

Merab Dvalishvili looks to take Umar Nurmagomedov’s zero at UFC 311

Watch: Merab Dvalishvili hilariously calls out Dana White for mispronouncing his name

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