Dustin Poirier hopes to end his legendary MMA career in New Orleans this summer.
'The Diamond' flirts of retirement since he was choked in June last June by lightweight Islam Makhachev on UFC 302.
Dustin Poirier has now committed itself to 'One Last Dance' before calling time on his epic 14-year-old UFC-Run.
Details about exactly when and where the 36-year-old will have had his last scrap so far so far.
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Dustin Poirier shares pension fight details
Fans have waited impatiently to hear news about the next and last UFC fight from Poirier.
During a recent interview with MMA fights, he revealed important details about his pension plan.
“I will drop it,” Poirier said when he was asked to provide information about his next Octagon outing.
“It's summer. Probably July or August. We work on UFC New Orleans.
'I try to retire in my home. The UFC has not been there since 2015. I also fought on the map. I fought against Yancy Mediros, but that was the last time I had to fight at home. To retire where it all started in Louisiana would be incredible to me and my career. “
Poirier says there is still work to book a suitable dance partner after he was standing on 'only legends'.
He added to his potential opponent: 'Not completely yet. Still working on a few things. “
Paddy Pimblett question Dustin Poirier's pension decision
Paddy Pimblett was recently unveiled as the opponent of Michael Chandler for UFC 314 on 12 April.
Before that announcement, 'The Baddy' was linked to a fight with Poirier, which struck the matchup.
Nate Diaz has placed herself in the conversation by telling Poirier: “Vecht Paddy P —, he is better than you.”
Now the emerging lightweight competition has given his word about Poirier's plan to retire somewhat prematurely.
“Nate [Diaz] Setting up, “fight paddy you p -, he had defeated you” – legendary s – you know, “Pimblett said. “Everyone loves Nate Diaz …” I don't feel respected, I understand what he says – “only legends,” I am not a legend. “
Pimblett added: “And he could earn more money on a PPV fighting someone else, but why would he retire after just one fight, boy?
“Stop AB- A-. Fight your contract, have a few [more] To fight … [You’ve] I just had a good fight with Islam. '
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