Dustin Poirier Rejects Paddy Pimblett for Retirement Fight

Dustin Poirier is preparing for his final UFC fight, emphasizing he wants it to be a special event, ideally in his home state of Louisiana, where the UFC hasn't held an event since 2015. Following his loss to Islam Makhachev, Poirier initially considered retirement but decided he would like one last bout, preferably a trilogy fight against Justin Gaethje. However, Gaethje is currently scheduled to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 313, complicating Poirier's plans. Poirier has dismissed the idea of facing rising star Paddy Pimblett for his retirement match, stating that he wants a 'legends only' opponent instead. He aims to finalize the details of this farewell fight with the UFC in the summer. Poirier’s focus is now on his family and other ventures, and he feels he has given enough to the sport after a lengthy career.