5 blockbuster fights for Dustin Poirier before he retires

#2. Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor IV

McGregor is currently ranked No.9 in the lightweight division

While the talk of Poirier vs. McGregor IV has somewhat subsided in the aftermath of UFC 269, you have to think that Conor McGregor will be keen to one day get some revenge on the man who defeated him twice in 2021.

It no longer appears to be the next bout on the horizon for either man but the draw of a big pay-per-view bout with McGregor presents does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

On top of that, McGregor could enjoy being able to compete at 170 lbs, which would now make a degree of sense given Poirier's similar desire. A fourth chapter in the Poirier-McGregor rivalry is sure to do big business even if it were not to happen for some time.

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#1. Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz is not currently ranked in the welterweight division

With Poirier already having a lengthy history of matchups with the UFC's biggest star, a fresh matchup with the second most popular fighter on the roster may be a very appealing proposition. Poirier recently stated in an interview that the only name that would be able to get him motivated at the moment was one Nate Diaz.

Diaz and Poirier both earned a lot of their mainstream popularity by pulling off impressive victories over 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor. They've also teased fighting each other on a number of occasions, even following UFC 269.

While Poirier now seems to be indicating that this fight is no longer imminent, Dana White indicated he would be open to setting up this clash.

Here's hoping we get to see this blockbuster matchup before either of these men step away from the UFC.