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Dustin Poirier, a fighter who has always attracted attention, continues to impress the MMA community even after he is no longer at the top of his game. He is no longer in the spotlight as much as he once was, but he remains an important figure in the sport. The former interim UFC lightweight champion recently revealed that he plans to retire from fighting, and the news quickly became a topic of much discussion among his fans and colleagues.
After knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis in March, this experienced fighter was given another chance to fight for the title. However, despite a courageous fight against current champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier was forced to submit in the fifth round, ending the fight with a D'Arce choke. This fight was crucial, as Poirier hinted that his career was coming to an end. However, he did not give up on retiring properly and with dignity, planning the last fight of his career.
Poirier revealed in an interview with MMA Fighting that his farewell fight will take place this summer, possibly in July or August, all planned as part of a UFC event in New Orleans, his native Louisiana. Poirier emphasized that it would be incredible to end his career right where it all began, as the UFC last held events in that city back in 2015. "I fought Yancy Medeiros then, and now I want to go home, finish my career where it all started," he said.
Who will be his opponent for the farewell fight?
Dustin has made it clear he wants one last fight against "solely a legend", ruling out the possibility of fighting Paddy Pimblett. Although it is not yet known who his opponent will be, the UFC is working to secure a big name for his farewell match, and Poirier will surely be given the opportunity to say goodbye to the sport in spectacular style. Dana White certainly wants to give Dustin's career the send-off it deserves, as Poirier has left a deep mark on UFC history.
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