At UFC 318 in his home state of Louisiana, Dustin Poirier stepped into the Smoothie King Center for what would be his final fight. Facing a familiar rival in Max Holloway, Poirier had history on his side—winning both of their previous encounters. This time, however, Holloway flipped the script, earning a unanimous decision victory over the former interim lightweight champion.
Dustin Poirier Set for New Chapter at UFC 319 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Poirier begins life after fighting by joining the UFC 319 commentary team alongside Rogan, Cormier, and Anik
It wasn’t the storybook ending many had hoped for, but it was one that drew respect from fans across the MMA world. At UFC 318 in his home state of Louisiana, Dustin Poirier stepped into the Smoothie King Center for what would be his final fight. Facing a familiar rival in Max Holloway, Poirier had history on his side—winning both of their previous encounters. This time, however, Holloway flipped the script, earning a unanimous decision victory over the former interim lightweight champion. While the night didn’t end with his hand raised, Poirier’s next chapter is already set in motion.
According to Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie, Poirier will join the broadcast team for UFC 319. ‘No time wasted for Dustin Poirier getting on the analyst desk in retirement.
Also, Joe Rogan will be back to call #UFC319 with Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik,’ Bohn noted. Poirier is no stranger to the analyst desk, having previously worked with ESPN for select events and even offering commentary at UFC 287.
No time wasted for Dustin Poirier getting on the analyst desk in retirement.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 7, 2025
Also, Joe Rogan will be back to call #UFC319 with Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik. https://t.co/3QEjycKoGp
With his deep understanding of the fight game, Poirier has the tools to offer fans unique insight into the action inside the octagon. He follows a path taken by other fighters-turned-analysts like Michael Bisping, Paul Felder, and Daniel Cormier, each bringing their own experience and storytelling ability to the booth.
For Poirier, this isn’t a farewell from MMA—it’s a new way to contribute to the sport he’s dedicated his life to. UFC 319 will be the first step in that next journey.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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