Dustin Poirier can still look to scratch his competitive itch after hanging the MMA gloves at UFC 318.
After almost two decades as a professional mixed martial artist, Poirier will throw in the cage one last time on Saturday, July 19.
Poirier makes the walk for his colleague Louisianans in New Orleans and will retire on UFC 318 while bringing his career to an end by making a challenge for the BMF title of Max Holloway.
MMA pensioners are often somewhat unreliable, but Poirier can be found that his time in the Octagon is forever. But 'The Diamond' does not close every combat sport door after UFC 318.
Dustin Poirier can be open to gripping competitions after UFC 318 Pension
During a recent interview with Chisanga Malata, Poirier further described the reason behind his retirement and explained why, unlike many in the MMA sport, his decision to hang the gloves will be final.
'The Diamond', however, gave some positive news for fans who are not ready to see him stop competing. Although the more violent sports will run out of comparison after July 19, the former interim light weight champion is open to exploring one competitive option.
And a lot of 'Gillys' could be jumped …
“I'm still going in the gym, so we'll see about struggling,” said Poirier.
“If something nice were to come by, I might do a grab competition or something in the future.
“But martial arts, I'm going to protect my brain and try to age as healthy as I can after fighting,” Poirier added.
Dustin Poirier closes the door to another sport after retirement
Although fans were still able to fill their Poirier the grab rich after his MMA pension this Saturday, it seems that there is little to no chance to see him in another sport.
During a recent performance at the Danza Project Podcast, Poirier closed the conversation about the fight against Jake Paul when he was asked if a post-PUC career in the Crossover-Boksrijk is a possibility.
“I don't know,” Poirier said when he was asked if he would use Paul.
“You know, respect for everything he has built. He is really so hard to train hard, fight hard, go against the grain and do it in his own way. I respect the business part of what he does, and the fighting part.
“But I am near Jake a few times, he is a lot bigger than me,” Poirier added. “When I retire, I want to retire. I don't want to come back for a sideshow payment day type fight. So I don't think so, man.”