Media I understand why Dustin Poirier is confused about whether to retire or not

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Because first of all, nobody likes to retire and having lost his last fight which is a sad ending, and especially that Dustin's last loss was by submission, like had he went the distance with Islam, We can have no doubt that he'd be 100% calling it a career but to retire on losing by submission which is also the third time you lose your shot at the undisputed title fight and by submission for the third time? I'd feel damned too, like Bisping when he lost by Sub to GSP he was like "Michael Bisping: 'I'll Be Damned if the Last Time I (Fight) is Getting Choked Out on TV" (even tho it was by technical sub and Bisping didn't tap which is no shame but he had to be tough on himself and comeback to fight KG and lose by KO to him and finally calls it a career)

https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/michael-bisping-ill-be-damned-if-the-last-time-i-fight-is-getting-choked-out-on-tv

Because like that, Dustin lost by submission 4 times in his career, first time was to TKZ by technical submission and he didn't tap and wasn't for a title as it was early in his career and it was his first MMA loss, but the second, third and fourth time he losses by submission, he losses by submission in undisputed title fights to Khabib, Olives and Islam (And he also lost to Justin by KO in his symbolic BMF title bout), but the only time he won a title fight was against Max Holloway in an interim LW title bout which saw him beating Max a second time.



I'd say Dustin should take at least 2 or 1 more fight, win them and call it a career, maybe like a money fight with whoever he likes, what are your thoughts sherbros?

 

[theleerygoose]

Hes a legend and a great fighter to watch but he will never be champ. Hang em up, its only brain damage from here.

 

[Pechan]

The problem with athletes and specially fighters is that their retirement age is too early, still in great shape, full of energy and hunger but they are too old to do the only thing they have been doing their whole life I think thats why they stick around even when they don't need the money.

 

[svmr_db]

UFC should give him a retirement fight in Louisiana vs someone like Nate Diaz

 

[gentel]

I was thinking that he should do a Gaethje trilogy but that was before the fight when I thought Islam would run through him

Now that we've seen it was a good showing from Dustin where he put on a great performance against Islam, he can retire on that

 

[Jackonfire]

He told Ariel today that if he would have won the belt at UFC 302 he would have retired that night

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Its his decision, but I still think Poirier has a lot left in him.

I personally still want to see Poirier vs Gaethje 3, the rubber match, they are 1-1 so far and both finished each other. There needs to be a 3rd and final match to settle it I say. Other matchups I would be down to see as well

 

[blaseblase]

Its his decision, but I still think Poirier has a lot left in him.

I personally still want to see Poirier vs Gaethje 3, the rubber match, they are 1-1 so far and both finished each other. There needs to be a 3rd and final match to settle it I say. Other matchups I would be down to see as well

That's the only fight I see left for him. He's already fought the biggest names in his division and I doubt he has it in him to face someone like Gamrot.

 

[amok attitude]

UFC should give him a retirement fight in Louisiana vs someone like Nate Diaz

Maybe against someone else, Diaz is really in bad shape at this stage

 

[amok attitude]

I dont think its that crazy to imagine a fight against oliveira. Poirier is still there, Oliveira too, i gladly see that again

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

That's the only fight I see left for him. He's already fought the biggest names in his division and I doubt he has it in him to face someone like Gamrot.

Yeah I'd love to see it next, both their fights were entertaining and fun, its just a great style matchup. I think we need the rubber match to finish their rivalry. They could make it a co-main event of a PPV card or maybe main event of UFC Fight Night card

 

[TAMALLDAY]

Yeah I'd love to see it next, both their fights were entertaining and fun, its just a great style matchup. I think we need the rubber match to finish their rivalry. They could make it a co-main event of a PPV card or maybe main event of UFC Fight Night card

I don’t think they would fight. They train together

 

[Broke Lester]

He had a good showing against Islam, probably posturing for more money.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

I bet he’d take a fight against Nate or Colby.

 

[7 others]

Physically, he still has a lot in him to continue fighting. He looked good in his last few fights

But mentally to continue fighting on.. can't say the same. If the mind and heart isn't committed, I think its better to stop

He's a legend and a very exciting fighter and has been fighting since he was very young

 

[ipowerslapmywife]

Conor rematch or Nate fight would be fun

 

[HHJ]

Enough w fucking Nate already.

He should just retire. He shouldnt be ashamed of his last performance at all.

He's gettin older. That's as good as it gets. Goin out with a title shot.

 

[HHJ]

Maybe against someone else, Diaz is really in bad shape at this stage

He honestly shouldnt be in the UFC anymore. He should stick to the freak show, cos thats kinda what he is.

 

[VinceArch]

If Poirier does call it a career, he's proven he has been one of the most elite fighters in that weight class and at 155, that should be seen as a huge achievement.

 

[whocares]

He should soft retire. There's nothing out there for him right now. The title run ended and there won't be another one. Fighting contenders is pointless. Retread fights that he's already done, can't see him getting motivated for that. He's had one foot out the door mentally for years. If the UFC offers him a big money fight after some time passes, he'll probably consider it. Fella should spend time with the fam and build his businesses. Enjoy the good years while you can.