Dustin Poirier has built an incredible legacy in the UFC, with 31 fights under the promotion and only eight losses in his career. While ‘The Diamond’ has primarily fallen short against elite competition, he is remembered for his performance against none other than Conor McGregor. Their first encounter at UFC 178 in 2014 was filled with tension, as ‘The Notorious’ did everything possible to get inside Poirier’s head. Unfortunately for the Louisiana native, he let the mental warfare affect him, and McGregor capitalized, finishing him with a first-round knockout.

However, at UFC 257 ‘The Diamond’ shocked the world by dismantling McGregor with vicious leg kicks and a flurry of punches, securing a second-round TKO victory. This time, it was McGregor who struggled to adapt. The trilogy fight at UFC 264 later that year was supposed to settle the score. However, the fight ended in dramatic fashion when McGregor suffered a gruesome leg break at the end of the first round. While Poirier was awarded the victory, the unresolved nature of the fight left the door open for continued animosity.

So what exactly turned things in favor of Poirier? The former interim champion shared his thoughts while speaking on the Outta Pocket Podcast. Poirier feels McGregor’s out-of-the-world success might just have led to his downfall in his MMA career. He said, “The money he made after he fought Floyd you know. Made a 100 million bucks fighting Floyd. Then came back defending belts, making really good money. He got rich, started his business. Sold it for a couple hundred million. Like Marvin Haggler it’s hard to wake up and run those miles when you sleep in silk sheets.”

The former interim lightweight champion then tipped his hat to fighters like Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who made their millions while competing in the UFC. Of course, they never got a $100 million payday, but they managed to evolve themselves by being active as competitors. Poirier, too, for that matter made millions fighting while remaining at the top of the division for the latter part of his career.

The UFC’s lightweight division is undergoing a significant transformation, and Dustin Poirier appears to be one of the first to experience its effects. With new contenders emerging and fresh talent taking the spotlight, the longtime fan favorite finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. Once a dominant figure in the division, Poirier is all set to call it quits on his highly successful fighting career. However, there has been no announcement of his opponent or the venue. So where will ‘The Diamond’ end his career?

Dustin Poirier is looking forward to ending his career in his hometown

Dustin Poirier‘s retirement has been a major talking point in the MMA world, with fans and analysts speculating about who will stand across from him in his final fight. As ‘The Diamond’ prepares to close the book on his legendary career, he hopes to take his last walk to the Octagon in the very place where his journey in mixed martial arts first began. The UFC is reportedly eyeing a return to Louisiana’s capital, New Orleans. With nearly a decade since his last fight in the city, Poirier hopes to make his final walk to the Octagon for fans in his home state.

He shed some details about his last fight during an interview with MMA Fighting. Poirier said,  “It’s summer. July or August, probably,”. The former interim champion further added, “And we’re working on UFC New Orleans. I’m trying to retire in my home state. The UFC hasn’t been there since maybe 2015. I fought on the card, I fought Yancy Medeiros but that was the last time I got to fight at home. So, to retire where it all started in Louisiana would be incredible for me in my career.” 

‘The Diamond’ appears determined to have his final fight in his home state and deserves to get his final wish. But the big question is who will he be facing for his last fight? Who do you think should Dustin Poirier face for his final clash? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.