Michael Bisping Knows Who Will Face Dustin Poirier in His Retirement Fight but Doesn’t Want to Spoil It

Dustin Poirier is one of the MMA fighters who has recently made a lot of noise in the community due to the anticipation around his retirement fight. Fans have been closely monitoring Dustin Poirier’s interviews and social media posts since he hinted at a potential retirement fight. Meanwhile, it seems UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping knows the name of the potential opponent, as he recently spoke about it in a video.

Michael Bisping Doesn’t Want to Spoil the Name Until Dustin Poirier Says It

In a recent YouTube video on his channel, UFC legend Michael Bisping hinted that he knows the identity of Dustin Poirier’s final opponent. However, he remains tight-lipped and chooses not to reveal the highly anticipated matchup. He also shared that he got the insider info from Poirier’s camp.

He said, “He says he’s going to announce his last fight soon, I’ve got a feeling I know who that is. I think a lot of people know who it is as well. I heard from his coach, in fact I know exactly who it is, but I’m not gonna say it right now because that’s not my place or position to be doing that.”

Poirier is currently working with the UFC to finalize his farewell fight, which is expected to take place this summer in New Orleans. Given his legendary status, rising star Paddy Pimblett called him out for a farewell fight, but the 36-year-old turned down that invitation.

He made it clear that he wants his final UFC fight to be against a legendary opponent, not Pimblett.

Dustin Poirier Will Only Fight a Legendary Fighter in His Retirement Match

‘The Diamond’ recently admitted that he didn’t expect the UFC to approve his request for a retirement fight in his home state. For that, he shared his full respect for the UFC’s authority. Around the same time, rising star Paddy Pimblett expressed interest in facing him, given Dustin’s legendary status, which sparked rumors about a possible retirement matchup between the two.

However, in an interview with Front Office Sports, Poirier shut down those rumors. “It is a hundred percent not Paddy Pimblett,” he said. “Legends only. I’m not gonna retire fighting Paddy Pimblett.” His words made it clear—he wants a legendary name for his farewell fight, not someone still rising through the ranks.