UFC's Dustin Poirier calls out Islam Makhachev ahead of potential title bout, reveals when he may retire

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It sounds like Dustin Poirier's next fight will be for a title belt — it also could very well be his last.

Before facing Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299, the 35-year-old had lost two of his previous three fights, including one for the UFC Lightweight Championship — he went to Miami as an underdog to the rising star in BSD.

But Poirier turned back the clock for a second-round knockout, thus apparently extending his career just a bit.

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Dustin Poirier reacts after his victory against Benoit Saint Denis of France in a lightweight fight during the UFC 299 event at Kaseya Center on March 09, 2024 in Miami, Florida.  (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

He's faced just about all the lightweight stars in the promotion — except the current champion in Islam Makhachev.

"It seems like he wants it. And I want it," Poirier said to Fox News Digital regarding a potential title bout with Makhachev. "I don’t know how many fights I have left in me. I still feel great. I’m 35,000 years old. I still feel great, but fighting, we age in dog years. If I can get a chance to fight for that gold belt, that’s what I want."

Prior to Poirier speaking with Fox News Digital, Mahkachev said on MMA Junkie that he wanted to face Poirier for the belt, although Poirier "didn't deserve" the honor. 

Poirier's response?

"I’ve done more in the sport than he has. How 'bout that?"

In this handout image provided by the UFC, Dustin Poirier interacts with media during the UFC 257 press conference event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 21, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Getty Images)

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