Former UFC interim light-weight champion Dustin Poirier seems to be nearing an Octagon return for his potential retirement struggle.
Poirier misplaced to UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 earlier this summer season. In his third lineal UFC light-weight title shot, he misplaced by fifth-round submission, successfully ending his pursuit of the belt.
Poirier, within the rapid aftermath of his loss to Makhachev, hinted that UFC 302 is perhaps his last-ever look within the Octagon. He’s since teeter-tottered on that stance, alluding to a possible comeback for the proper struggle on the proper stage.
In keeping with Poirier, the UFC matchmakers are closing in on securing his comeback.
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In a current Instagram story submit, Poirier appeared to recommend information of a UFC return is forthcoming.
“Large information coming quickly. Uno más,” Poirier posted.
As of this writing, it’s unsure who the UFC has in thoughts for Poirier’s potential retirement struggle. Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje are two attainable choices for an opponent.
Earlier than the loss to Makhachev, Poirier bought again within the win column by ending Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. The win got here after a BMF title loss to Gaethje at UFC 291 final yr.
Poirier has traded wins and losses since consecutive wins over Conor McGregor in 2021. He knocked out McGregor at UFC 257 earlier than a health care provider’s stoppage win of their trilogy.
As of this writing, Oliveira nor Gaethje have fights introduced/booked, though Oliveira not too long ago hinted at looming information. UFC CEO Dana White additionally not too long ago shared that struggle bulletins for McGregor, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski are on faucet.
A trilogy with Gaethje looks like a possible match for Poirier after Gaethje knocked him out with a head kick at UFC 291. An opportunity at redemption towards Oliveira is sensible too, after falling to the Brazilian in his second light-weight title shot at UFC 269.
