Dustin Poirier Getting on Steroids After UFC 318 Retirement: Jacked and Tan Life Begins

After years of sacrifice and championship wars inside the UFC, Dustin Poirier is walking away on his own terms. His final ride? A legacy-defining third meeting against Max Holloway at UFC 318.

Poirier isn’t holding anything back when it comes to post-retirement plans: “This is the last time I’ll ever make 155,” he told ESPN. “Once USADA stops knocking, I’m getting jacked and tan. I’m done dieting. I’m hopping on steroids, man.” While said jokingly, the message was clear—this is goodbye to the grind, not the game.

“The Diamond” hinted that he wants to stay close to the sport after stepping away, whether through commentary, training, or mentoring new talent. But his competitive days—after nearly two decades of high-level violence—are numbered. “I owe everything I have to MMA. I just want to stay part of it,” he added.

His retirement bout is no tune-up. Poirier and Holloway have already gone through two classic battles, including their electric 2019 clash at UFC 236. UFC 318 is the rubber match, and it’s expected to be a five-round war that fans won’t forget.

Poirier hasn’t fought since his submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, and this final chapter brings his storied career full circle—big stage, elite opponent, nothing left to prove.

With both men beloved and battle-tested, UFC 318 won’t just mark an end—it’ll be a celebration. One final brawl, one last weight cut, and then, finally, freedom. For Poirier, that means gym-free mornings, thick steaks, and maybe even a little syringe humor along the way.