Dustin Poirier surprises, hints at a return to the UFC, and reveals three rivals he wants to face.

Poirier retires from MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/dustinpoirier

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Even after announcing his retirement from MMA, Dustin poirier He made it clear that the possibility of a return to the octagon is far from being ruled out. The former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) stated that he still has a contract with the UFC and revealed that he would accept a return to fight in special bouts against some of the biggest rivals of his career. Including Conor McGregor e Justin gaethje.

In an interview with the YouTube channel One on One MMA, the American explained that he does not intend to start a series of fights with the goal of climbing the rankings. According to Poirier, the motivation for a possible return would be solely the opportunity to have one or two memorable fights before definitively ending his career in the sport.

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"I still have a contract with the UFC. There's definitely a chance. If it's the right fight, I'll definitely come back. I'd probably fight Conor, the..." Nate diaz"I've wanted to beat him up for years. Gaethje and I are tied 1-1; that also needs to be settled. Not to try for a winning streak, but I would come back for one or two memorable fights," declared the former interim champion.

Among the names mentioned by Poirier is Conor McGregor, a rival with whom he starred in one of the most memorable trilogies in recent UFC history. In the three fights, the American won twice and the Irishman once. Another possible opponent is Nate diaz, a duel that never happened, but which has sparked the interest of fans for years.

In addition to them, the veteran also mentioned the lightweight champion. Justin gaethjeThe head-to-head record between the two is tied at 1-1. 'Diamond' won the first duel in April 2018, while his opponent retaliated by knocking him out and winning the BMF belt in... UFC 291, in July 2023.

Even though he's officially retired, Poirier made it clear that he hasn't closed the door on one last appearance in the octagon. The American intends to return only if the event offers him a highly appealing fight, capable of ending his career in style.

Poirier was recently arrested.

Poirier's record in prison. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The statement about a possible return to the UFC happens rarely days later de Dustin poirier to get involved in an incident outside the octagon. The former interim lightweight champion was arrested by police in the state of Georgia last week on charges of public intoxication.

According to the police report, the American was arrested at 18:38 PM and released later that same night, around 22:15 PM. However, authorities did not release details about the reason for the police intervention, nor did they say whether Poirier was accompanied at the time of the incident.

The charge is considered a minor offense under local law, but it can result in a fine or up to one year in prison, depending on the circumstances and the court's decision.