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Dustin Poirier has all but confirmed that he will only fight one more time in his career. The former interim champion's admission has left fans waiting with bated breath for any potential fight news regarding 'The Diamond'. But recent rumors of a fight with Rafael Fiziev were dismissed by the No.11 ranked lightweight contender.
Fiziev has not competed since tearing his ACL against Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023 when they clashed in the main event of UFC Vegas 79. But having made a full recovery from the injury, 'Ataman' will likely return in the first half of 2025.
One thing that is certain, is that when Fiziev returns it won't be against Poirier.
The Muay Thai specialist came across a post on X by @AdonisShakurMMA, who had stated that the Louisiana native was set to face off against the Kazakh fighter.
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He responded by saying:
"Fake news"
Catch Rafael Fiziev react to Dustin Poirier fight rumors below:
After putting together an impressive six-fight winning streak, Fiziev was defeated by Justin Gaethje at UFC London in 2023 before injuring his knee against Gamrot. With the lightweight rankings now including several fighters not listed last time 'Ataman' fought, there are several new exciting matchups for him, including Joel Alvarez and Max Holloway.
Dana White reveals big things in the works for Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC, having dished out too many exciting performances to count. 'The Diamond' most recently competed for the lightweight title against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier's third title fight, where he was submitted in Round 5.
The former interim title holder was candid in the aftermath of the fight that had he defeated Makhachev he would almost certainly have retired. With the Louisiana native in the final stages of his career, UFC CEO Dana White recently shared some exciting news on Poirier's future.
White appeared in front of the media following the promotion's final card of the year, UFC Tampa on Dec. 14, where he shared the following about 'The Diamond':
"We're in the middle of talks for him with something that he wants to do for the end of his career."
Catch Dana White's comments on Dustin Poirier below (7:15):
