Dustin Poirier considers UFC return for lucrative fights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Dustin Poirier is open to a return to the Octagon if the right opportunity arises. The former interim champion, who retired following a loss to Max Holloway last year, mentioned potential matchups with Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Although Poirier is under contract with the UFC, he has expressed his desire to fight again and struggles with retirement. His recent legal trouble, involving an altercation with police, has highlighted his ongoing issues with stepping away from competition.
- •Poirier is 30-10 and retired after a loss to Holloway.
- •He is interested in fights against McGregor and Diaz.
- •Poirier has admitted to missing fighting and struggles with retirement.
- •He was recently arrested for an incident at an airport.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Dustin Poirier reveals what would convince him to return to the UFC
"Dustin Poirier isn’t ruling out a return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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