Dustin Poirier, following his loss at UFC302, hinted at retirement due to potential ACL injury and contemplating the end of his fighting career. Poirier expressed uncertainty about his future in MMA, citing health concerns and questioning his motivation to continue fighting despite financial stability.
"My nose is shattered for sure. ... The bone is not where it should be." Dustin Poirier discusses his health as he debates retirement after #UFC302. https://t.co/ew7KVlsI9I
“I was fighting to be the world champion. What else am I fighting for?” Dustin Poirier contemplates retirement after #UFC302 loss. Should Dustin retire?! #UFC #MMA #DustinPoirier https://t.co/aPY5lOvDwm
Dustin Poirier reacts to #UFC302 loss, ponders future: 'What else am I fighting for?' https://t.co/uKLSYCccDD
"Me and my family are good. I don't need the money. Money's great, but my health is first. What am I fighting for?" Dustin Poirier is still pondering the future, but admits #UFC302 "could be [his] last fight." https://t.co/FQzneHLrrG
"Me and my family are good. I don't need the money. Money's great, but my health is first. What am I fighting for?" Dustin Poirier is still pondering the future, but admits #UFC302 "could be [his] fight." https://t.co/MPckVRpCXE
"Me and my family are good. I don't need the money. Money's great, but my health is first. What am I fighting for?" Dustin Poirier is still pondering the future, but admits #UFC302 "could be my [his] fight." https://t.co/Ofz66uSzdX
"I don't want the sport to retire me. ... This could be my last fight." Dustin Poirier is undecided on his fighting future after #UFC302. 💎 https://t.co/O2HmRaLKPI
Dustin Poirier reiterates tonight may have been his last fight. #UFC302 https://t.co/7N62gFiDP2
🚨DEVELOPING: Dustin Poirier shares thoughts on retirement following his loss at #UFC302, and says that could be it for his career. 💎 #UFCNewark “I know I can compete with the best of these guys. It’s just if I do fight again, what am I fighting for? Just to fight? I’ve done… https://t.co/rZKT22s9Gr
Dustin Poirier knows it will be tough to walk away from the sport if this really is the end for him: "Nothing fills that void ... fighting is such a selfish sport and I've taken away from the people I love. It's just a lot of stuff to weigh out." #UFC302
Dustin Poirier on his viewpoint entering the 5th round: "I thought I was down. I thought I needed a finish." #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter https://t.co/Tl1NyqcQmF
🚨 Dustin Poirier says he may have sustained an injury to his ACL tonight in the 3rd or 4th round at #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/jRQ0any0GE
Dustin Poirier hinted at retirement following his loss. #UFC302 https://t.co/ABxjWSTi1j
🗣️ Dustin Poirier: “I think this could be it.” #UFC302 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Hvu8iDL0xT
Dustin Poirier says he has to fight for something meaningful. Doesn't retire in the octagon but he says, "I think this could be it, Joe." #UFC302