Who should Dustin Poirier fight in his retirement fight?

Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier is a legend of the game and has been involved in some of the most exciting and significant fights in the history of the sport. Recently, Poirier announced his retirement from MMA—but promised fans one more fight before hanging up the gloves. With word of this fight to be announced in the coming weeks, fans have begun to speculate: who could possibly be Poirier’s final dance partner? He’s already faced most of the top five contenders in the lightweight division, so here are the most likely options to be Dustin Poirier's retirement fight.

Colby Covington

While Poirier has toyed with the idea of moving up to welterweight, who better to welcome him than Colby Covington? The two share a personal history, having been teammates for years, and their beef has been simmering for just as long. This fight is the definition of a grudge match.

Justin Gaethje

Poirier is currently 1-1 with fellow lightweight legend Justin Gaethje. Fans would love to see the trilogy, as both fighters are known for bringing chaos to the octagon. Unfortunately, both have shown a lack of interest in running it back.

Ilia Topuria

It’s also entirely possible we see something fresh instead of another rematch. And what’s more exciting than Poirier welcoming the former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria to the 155 division? Both men are known for incredible boxing, and Ilia packs serious knockout power. This could be a perfect sendoff, and a huge name for either to add to their résumé.

Max Holloway

Another trilogy fans are for is against Max Holloway. Poirier already holds two wins over Max, but this would be a very different fight. Holloway has added size and power since moving up to lightweight, and he’s only improved since their earlier encounters. Many fans believe the Holloway fight makes the most sense as Dustin’s last. Both men are coming off losses to the champions of their divisions. Both have legendary highlight reels. And both are always games. It's hard to imagine a better sendoff for the future Hall of Famer.

Who would you match Poirier with?