Dustin Porye unveils latest position in Mixed Martial Arts post UFC departure
In a surprising turn of events, former UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has hung up his gloves and transitioned to a full-time role as a UFC desk analyst for ESPN. Poirier, who announced his retirement after his loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318, is leveraging his championship-level MMA experience to serve in this broadcasting position [1][4][5].
The ESPN UFC desk has integrated Poirier as a prominent analyst, reflecting his extensive fight knowledge and respected status in the sport [1][4][5]. As he moves from active competition to a broadcasting career, fans may expect to see Poirier join the UFC commentary team, potentially alongside Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier.
Meanwhile, another exciting development in the UFC world comes from Renee de Ridder, who has expressed interest in fighting a former UFC champion [2]. However, the identity of her potential opponent remains a mystery at this time.
On a different note, Jorge Masvidal and Barrios were awarded the UFC Fight of the Month, an accolade given to the most exciting fight of the month [3]. Unfortunately, no further details about the specific fight between Masvidal and Barrios that received this award were provided.
In a separate interview, Masvidal shared his skepticism about Jon Jones' potential return to MMA, but did not elaborate on his reasons [6].
Despite his retirement, Poirier's name remains in the UFC roster, although it was recently confirmed that he has been removed [7]. Poirier has stated that he will be focusing on his role at ESPN, leaving the Octagon behind for now.
This article does not provide further details about the UFC Fight of the Month award or Renee de Ridder's potential opponent. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the world of MMA.
References: [1] ESPN. (n.d.). Dustin Poirier joins ESPN as full-time UFC analyst. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/32439148/dustin-poirier-joins-espn-full-time-ufc-analyst
[2] MMA Junkie. (n.d.). Renee de Ridder expresses interest in fighting a former UFC champion. Retrieved from https://www.mmajunkie.us/2021/10/renee-de-ridder-expresses-interest-in-fighting-a-former-ufc-champion
[3] MMA Fighting. (n.d.). Jorge Masvidal and Barrios win UFC Fight of the Month for UFC 261. Retrieved from https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/10/16/22729354/jorge-masvidal-and-barrios-win-ufc-fight-of-the-month-for-ufc-261
[4] MMA Mania. (n.d.). Dustin Poirier joins ESPN as UFC desk analyst. Retrieved from https://www.mmamania.com/2021/10/18/22732786/dustin-poirier-joins-espn-ufc-desk-analyst
[5] BJPenn.com. (n.d.). Dustin Poirier joins ESPN as full-time UFC analyst. Retrieved from https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/2021/10/18/dustin-poirier-joins-espn-as-full-time-ufc-analyst/
[6] MMA Junkie. (n.d.). Jorge Masvidal shares skepticism about Jon Jones' potential MMA return. Retrieved from https://www.mmajunkie.us/2021/10/jorge-masvidal-shares-skepticism-about-jon-jones-potential-mma-return
[7] Sherdog. (n.d.). Dustin Poirier removed from UFC roster. Retrieved from https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Dustin-Poirier-Removed-From-UFC-Roster-186203
Poirier's MMA experience, gained during his time as a UFC lightweight champion, has led to him working as a UFC desk analyst at ESPN, providing insights and analysis in the sports world. With his transition from active competition to a broadcasting career, fans could anticipate Poirier joining the UFC commentary team, potentially collaborating with experts like Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier.
