UFC legend Dustin Poirier has opened up about how he’s feeling following his recent retirement from mixed martial arts.
Earlier this year, Dustin Poirier retired from mixed martial arts following his loss to Max Holloway in his home state of Louisiana. It was an incredibly emotional moment for fans around the world, with ‘The Diamond’ one of the biggest fan favorites and inspirations in the sport’s recent history. But now he’s enjoying life after the Octagon.
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Of course, retirement is always quite difficult, as Poirier himself has admitted in the past after teasing a return to combat sports in some form. Unfortunately, Dustin is usually a man of his word, and you’d have to think it would take an almighty offer to lure him back, especially considering the emotional nature of his initial farewell.
In one recent tweetPoirier gave a pretty profound answer when explaining what it feels like to no longer be in the mix.
Every day, the moment my eyes open, I have dedicated my life to it for twenty years…. Part of me has died https://t.co/1y4uV6XORB
— The Diamant (@DustinPoirier) October 12, 2025
Poirier gets honest about MMA retirement
“Every day, the moment my eyes open, I have dedicated my life to it for twenty years… A part of me has died”
Whatever he decides to do, Dustin’s legacy will live on forever.
Would you be interested in seeing Dustin Poirier return to mixed martial arts or boxing? What is your favorite moment from his iconic career? Let us know your thoughts on this and the state of the lightweight division as a whole, BJPENN Nation!
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