UFC legend claims he would come out of retirement to face Nate Diaz.

Nate diaz in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/NateDiaz

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Even in retirement, Dustin poirier He still doesn't seem entirely satisfied with his own career in MMA. 'The Diamond' hung up his gloves after... defeat all with Max Holloway No. UFC 316, held in June 2025. Still, the former interim champion indicates that he could consider a return in a specific situation.

During an appearance on the UFC on Paramount+ program, Poirier, who was previously lined up to face Nate diazHe expressed interest in having the duel, suggesting he would come out of retirement to test his strength against his rival.

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"I still want to beat up Nate... I'll be back to fight him," he said. Dustin poirier.

Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz almost faced each other in the UFC.

D. Poirier (left) almost faced N. Diaz (right) in the UFC. (Photo: Twitter/Nate diaz)

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The fight between the two was officially scheduled for UFC 230 in 2018. However, the fight was ultimately canceled after Poirier suffered a hip injury.

Since then, the rivalry has extended beyond the octagon, with accusations being exchanged about the reason for the cancellation. Diaz maintains that his opponent avoided the fight, while Poirier points to difficulties in negotiations, citing contractual demands from his rival.