Dustin Poirier gets ‘DOUBLE TEAMED’ by Nate Diaz and Paddy Pimblett after wanting ‘legends matchup’ for retirement
UFC veteran Nate Diaz wants Dustin Poirier to fight lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett instead of waiting for a legend.
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Nate Diaz and Paddy Pimblett mock Dustin Poirier (via X/MMA Fighting)
Lightweight legend Dustin Poirier is determined to face a legendary opponent for his final UFC fight before retirement. Nate Diaz, however, believes Poirier is overhyped, and has suggested an alternative opponent for him. As the debate heats up, rising star Paddy Pimblett seems to have much interest in the fight.
Pimblett is eager to climb the lightweight rankings as soon as possible, and called out Poirier a few days back. DP, however, rejected the call-out citing that he only wants to fight a UFC legend, not any new blood. Nate Diaz took this opportunity to mock the former title contender, and asked him to fight Pimblett. According to the Stockton native, the Brit is better than ‘Diamond.’
Paddy Pimblett was hyped after Diaz’s endorsement, using it to further mock Poirier and challenge his credibility. He criticized Poirier’s hypocrisy for accepting a fight against Benoit Saint-Denis while refusing to face him inside the Octagon. Despite Pimblett’s star power and ability to sell tickets, he doesn’t fully align with DP’s ideal choice of opponent in the division.
Nate Diaz calls Dustin Poirier a 'p*ssy' for not wanting to fight Paddy Pimblett for his retirement fight, and Paddy seems to agree:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 11, 2025
"Dustin Poirier fight BSD when he's rank 12 but not me 👀 u know what wud happen 🤣"#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/kmnmkTJo3s
Poirier’s last fight was a UFC lightweight title against Islam Makhachev, which he lost via submission. However, he was able to put on an incredible performance which proved that the legend can definitely hang with young fighters. Going forward, the ‘Diamond’ does have few rivalries to settle, and this has kept fight fans on their toes.
Dustin Poirier talks about his ultimate rivalry
Dustin Poirier has been in the UFC for more than a decade and fought with various legends. Over the years, he has competed for the title on three different occasions and lost all of them. The fighter from Louisiana has a massive fan base often regarded as the best fighter in history who did not win the undisputed title.
Poirier is usually known for showing respect to opponents, but there have been a few notable exceptions throughout his career. His biggest rivalry remains with Conor McGregor, where bad blood has been evident in their heated exchanges and fights. In a recent interview, Poirier addressed whether his stance on McGregor has changed over time.
No, of course not. We will fight to the death if I see him…I don’t respect him as a man.
Dustin Poirier via talkSPORT MMA
McGregor has remained consistent in his animosity toward Dustin Poirier, keeping their rivalry alive over the years. A potential fourth fight between them could be a massive spectacle, drawing huge attention from fans. However, it remains to be seen what the UFC has planned for the Diamond.
Related: Paddy Pimblett’s wife: Who is Laura Gregory and how did she meet the UFC star?
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