Dustin Poirier provides promising update on UFC retirement fight

Dustin Poirier says a UFC pay-per-view event could happen in New Orleans, come summer.

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Things are looking good for Dustin Poirier's final fight.

Retirement has been on the mind of the former UFC interim lightweight champion for quite some time now, Poirier finally wanting to hang up the gloves after a third title bid against Islam Makhachev last summer. The 40-fight veteran isn't willing to go out without a fight, however.

Dustin Poirier considered retirement following his loss to UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Poirier's Update On Last Hurrah

Poirier's been paging the UFC the last several months for another bout, a last dance if you will, in his home state of Louisiana. When would that be?

Dustin Poirier reacts during a fight against Islam Makhachev during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

"I actually been having calls every week with the UFC, but it's looking like summer in New Orleans is close to happening for my retirement fight," Poirier told The Schmo.

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"A pay-per-view in New Orleans this summer would be incredible. That's what I'm pushing forward. That's what the UFC's working towards, and things are getting pretty close. Lay down the gloves where it all started in Louisiana, it would be an honor for me."

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The UFC has not held an event in New Orleans since June 2015, a proposed card there for Dustin Poirier would be the first in a decade.

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"The Diamond" wouldn't reveal any names as to a potential opponent, the guessing game getting a little bit easier with Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker fighting each other instead of facing him again. Still, we have no clue who Poirier will fight for the last time, or any guarantee if it'll be at home.

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