Dustin Poirier’s plans for his retirement fight have certainly turned heads, but not everyone is in agreement with his approach. The popular UFC lightweight, who’s fought for the title multiple times, recently revealed he was looking for a “legend” as his final opponent. However, his dismissal of rising star Paddy Pimblett as a potential opponent has ruffled some feathers, including that of Nate Diaz.
Diaz Responds to Poirier’s ‘Legends Only’ Stance
Poirier has been vocal about wanting to fight a “legend” for his last fight, specifically stating that he’s not interested in facing newer fighters like Paddy Pimblett. “Nah, it’s a hundred percent not Paddy Pimblett,” Poirier told Front Office Sports. “Legends only. I’m not gonna retire fighting a type of guy like Paddy Pimblett.” His stance has led to some public criticism, especially from Diaz, who didn’t hold back.
Diaz, known for his blunt and no-nonsense style, wasted no time responding to Poirier’s comments. The former UFC star took to social media and mocked Poirier’s refusal to fight Pimblett, writing, “Fight Paddy p***y. He better than you.” Diaz’s words were a direct shot at Poirier, and it’s clear he believes Pimblett could be a worthy opponent, despite not being a “legend.”
Nate Diaz calls Dustin Poirier a ‘p*ssy’ for not wanting to fight Paddy Pimblett for his retirement fight, and Paddy seems to agree:
“Dustin Poirier fight BSD when he’s rank 12 but not me 👀 u know what wud happen 🤣”#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/kmnmkTJo3s
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 11, 2025
Pimblett Responds to Diaz’s Praise
The back-and-forth didn’t end there. Paddy Pimblett, who remains undefeated in the UFC since his debut in 2021, chimed in with his thoughts. He responded to Diaz’s support with appreciation, calling him a “real G.” Pimblett also took a shot at Poirier’s reluctance to fight him, saying, “[Nate Diaz] knows his s—t, he’s a real G. [Dustin Poirier] fight [Benoit Saint Denis] when he’s rank 12 but not me, you know what would happen.” His response added fuel to the fire, further intensifying the debate over Poirier’s retirement fight.
While Poirier’s next opponent remains uncertain, Diaz’s comments have led many to speculate that he could make a return to the UFC for Poirier’s retirement bout. The rivalry between Poirier and Diaz goes back years, and this latest exchange has only added more intrigue to the possibility of a showdown between the two.
For now, the MMA world is waiting to see how things unfold. Will Poirier stick to his “legends only” plan, or could the callouts from Diaz and Pimblett sway him in a different direction? Fans will be watching closely for the next chapter in this ongoing saga.
