Overview
- Poirier, who retired after losing to Max Holloway at UFC 318 last summer, says he would return only to face Diaz.
- He argues the 2018 UFC 230 matchup fell through over Diaz’s negotiations and says he chose hip surgery rather than accept a different opponent.
- He has been back training at American Top Team, saying he misses fighting and wants to settle unfinished business.
- Diaz is booked to fight Mike Perry on May 16 on Most Valuable Promotions’ first MMA event, which streams on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- No deal exists for Poirier vs. Diaz, and any talks would need to navigate promotion ties and past negotiation snags even if Diaz wins next week.