UFC lightweight legend Dustin Poirier is retired from fighting, but he recently revealed the one fight that he would come out of retirement for. Following Justin Gaethje’s victory over Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, Poirier took to social media to share that he would return for a trilogy matchup with Gaethje. Dustin Poirier says he'd come out of retirement to face Justin Gaethje in a trilogy bout.
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UFC lightweight legend Dustin Poirier is retired from fighting, but he recently revealed the one fight that he would come out of retirement for.
Following Justin Gaethje’s victory over Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, Poirier took to social media to share that he would return for a trilogy matchup with Gaethje.
What do we have here? 👀 😮
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 26, 2026
Dustin Poirier says he'd come out of retirement to face Justin Gaethje in a trilogy bout. Thoughts? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/8kUlMDK4bn
Poirier and Gaethje faced off twice before. Poirier bested Gaethje by knockout back in 2018 and Gaethje returned the favor in 2023. Since the all-time record between the two fighters stands at 1-1, a third matchup would be intriguing.
More to come.
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