Dustin Poirier Teases Steroid Injection Live Stream After Swansong at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier makes a bizarre promise as he steps inside the Octagon for the final time at UFC 318.

Dustin Poirier Teases Steroid Injection Live Stream After Swansong at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier plans to live stream himself taking steroid injections (via X)

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Dustin Poirier will make his final Octagon walk this Saturday against Max Holloway at UFC 318 in an epic BMF championship showdown. ‘The Diamond’ has already confirmed retirement after this fight, officially ending his illustrious 14-year run inside the cage. Although the Louisiana native remains unsure about his future, one particular post-retirement opportunity seems to be definitely on the table for now.

A few weeks ago, Poirier jokingly mentioned his plans of taking steroids after officially retiring from professional fighting. During a recent SHAK MMA interview, the former interim champion opened up about his intense preparation and mindset before the huge BMF showdown. In a hilarious moment, Poirier said he might show fans the entire process of taking steroids.

I might live stream it and see if I can get some money from ads or something. Maybe I should live stream doing steroids after this fight.

Dustin Poirier via SHAK MMA

Throughout his incredible UFC career, Poirier maintained a strong reputation with clean USADA test results and excellent professional sportsmanship. With over 30 professional wins, multiple Fight of the Night bonuses, an interim title, two BMF and three undisputed title opportunities, Poirier has had no red marks.

On top of that, his attitude towards fighting and other top athletes made him a highly respected veteran. However, ‘The Diamond’ has always been called a big lightweight, but after retirement, cutting weight won’t be a necessary cycle. Several UFC fighters have openly admitted to using steroids after retirement, citing different reasons like recovery, fitness, or personal curiosity.

Some popular examples include Chael Sonnen, who confessed to steroid usage after his fighting career ended, sharing experiences in multiple interviews. With all those injuries and damage, using steroids has reportedly helped fighters, but their use definitely stirs controversy.

Dominick Cruz predicts Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway BMF fight

While Dustin Poirier wanted to fight Ilia Topuria, Dana White gave him the much-anticipated Max Holloway trilogy fight this Saturday. These two have a long history, having already fought twice before, with Poirier winning both fights in thrilling fashion. ‘The Diamond’ is stepping into the Octagon with a loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, while Holloway is looking to win back some momentum after his first career KO loss to Topuria at UFC 308.

Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier to fight at UFC 318
Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier to fight at UFC 318 (via X)

Fans are expecting fireworks as two thrilling fighters clash for BMF glory, with Dustin Poirier the betting favorite before retirement. However, UFC veteran Dominick Cruz believes Holloway has a real shot at revenge, seeing key advantages for the Hawaiian.

Max Holloway is going to make adjustments to this. The #1 adjustment is start with the hands, finish with the kicks because this man’s moving backwards. Holloway’s got nasty, very, very good kicks with a lot of dexterity. The way Max can beat the boxing of Poirier is by using his kicks and using his range. This teep kick slides in there like a jab. I think we’re going to see some adjustments for Max with that slide-back hook, the pulling sequences, where he likes to pull you into the pocket and brawl, and he’s very accurate.

Dominick Cruz via ESPN MMA

Both fighters have thrilling fight styles, world-class experience, and unforgettable legacies, making this an emotional showdown fans truly cannot miss. If Poirier wins his swansong, he will secure his second UFC belt besides his previous interim championship victory against Holloway at UFC 236. Poirier’s legacy would be further cemented with the BMF strap, capping his incredible career with an unforgettable final statement performance.

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