Overview
- Poirier said on Paramount’s Deep Waters podcast that he would return only to face Diaz, adding, “I still want to whip Nate’s ass.”
- He argued the 2018 Madison Square Garden booking unraveled during Diaz’s negotiations, and he chose hip surgery rather than accept replacement opponents while disputing claims he pulled out.
- No bout between Poirier and Diaz is set, and Diaz is scheduled to fight Mike Perry on May 16 on an MVP MMA card streaming on Netflix.
- UFC president Dana White previously said the promotion had discussed a return with Diaz before Diaz took the Netflix deal, according to Heavy.
- Poirier retired after a decision loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318 last summer, ending a 14-year run, and he says Diaz is the only opponent who would bring him back.