"One more run," "The people demand" - Dustin Poirier leaves fans wondering about his UFC future with cryptic message

Dustin Poirier claimed to retire on June 1 after losing to Islam Makhachev but continues to tease a return to the Octagon nearly every other week. The former interim lightweight champion pulled the stunt again on Sept. 1 with another Instagram post.

With another cryptic post, 'The Diamond' re-posted his viral photo from UFC 302. Poirier did not directly make a statement with the caption but hinted toward either resuming his career or the UFC moving on without him.

Poirier captioned the post:

"The game goes on. #paidinfull #eldiamate"

Like all of his previous posts with a similar message, Poirier's photo caused a series of reactions from fans who were mostly in support of the 35-year-old returning to action. Many fans requested he fulfill his previous vow to fight once more before officially retiring.

One fan commented:

"The people demand one more run"

Fan reacting to Dustin Poirier's latest Instagram message. [via @dustinpoirier on Instagram]

Poirier ended his post with his signature tags "#paidinfull" and "eldiamante" that he has been consistently including on social media for several months.

Other fans commented:

"Let's go, we are waiting"

"One more run Dustin. Glover became champ at 42!"

"Uno más EL DIAMANTE"

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Fans comment beneath Poirier's Sept. 1 Instagram post. [via @dustinpoirier on Instagram]

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Who is Dustin Poirier fighting in his retirement bout?

After bringing up retirement before every fight for the last two years, Dustin Poirier seemed to be much closer to hanging up his gloves after losing to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The lightweight said he would mull the decision over with his family and later declared on social media that he would fight one more time before retiring for good.

Since the tweet, fans have speculated on who Poirier's final bout would be against considering his history with many other top lightweight veterans. In his latest tweet, Poirier responded to a fan suggesting he fight old rival Nate Diaz, saying he would be "down" for the matchup.

Following his third undisputed title fight loss to Makhachev in June, Poirier has not been clear on when he plans to make his final walk to the Octagon.