UFC Veteran Dustin Poirier Announces Retirement Plans: Reveals Date, Venue for Final Fight

Dustin Poirier is set to culminate his 14-year-long MMA career in his home state of Lafayette, Louisiana. Having won everything inside the UFC's octagon except the Lightweight title, the Diamond has decided to call it a time on his career but won't retire before one final dance. While it was speculated for weeks that Poirier was looking for a farewell fight, the assertions turned out to be true as the fighter has confirmed his plans to retire.

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Dustin Poirier Reveals When He Will Retire

Paying heed to potential retirement during an interview with MMA Fighting, Dustin Poirier revealed that he will fight for the final time in the Summer of 2025. Narrowing down on the period, he disseminated that he would have his final appearance inside the UFC's Octagon in July or August. He further divulged that he would likely have his swansong at UFC New Orleans, where no event has transpired since 2015. Reminiscing on the event the UFC veteran recalled he fought Yancy Medeiros the last time the promotion came to his home. However, who he will face in his final fight remains a subject to be revealed and highlighted.

“I’ll drop it,” Poirier said when asked to provide information about his next Octagon outing.

“It’s summer. July or August, probably. We’re working on UFC New Orleans.

“I’m trying to retire in my home state. The UFC hasn’t been there since 2015. I fought on the card as well. I fought Yancy Medeiros, but that was the last time I got to fight at home. To retire where it all started in Louisiana would be incredible for me and my career.”

Dustin Poirier holds one of the distinguished records inside the ring. He emerged victorious in 20 out of his 40 MMA fights. He ended up on the losing side on 9 occasions, and one of his fights ended in a no-contest. At 36, Poirier is still ranked 4th in the UFC Lightweight Division. Being one of the fan favourites, Poirier will go down as one of the finest to grace the ring.