After Dustin Poirier said that his next fight certainly won’t be against Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett, he received a response from a former rival. If there’s one fight that it’s a shame we never got to see from ‘The Diamond’ during his incredible UFC career it’s a matchup with Stockton’s Nate Diaz.

Jorge Masvidal defended Dustin Poirier in the latter's ongoing conflict with Paddy Pimblett. Later this year, Poirier is expected to end his legendary MMA career with one final fight in the UFC, potentially in his home state of Louisiana.

It doesn’t seem like Nate Diaz is on board with Dustin Poirier’s plans for his retirement fight. A former interim lightweight champion and one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster, Poirier has fought for undisputed UFC gold on three occasions and been submitted all three times.

Dustin Poirier has no desire to fight Paddy Pimblett as he plans what could be his final fight. Poirier said he wanted to fight in his hometown of Louisiana before he hangs up his gloves. He has every incentive to do so,

Between this and rumors of a fight with Top 10 contender Michael Chandler, Pimblett has been poised for a massive fight after breaking into the lightweight rankings. Unfortunately for Paddy "The Baddy" fans, Poirier won't be fighting that far down the ladder as he did against Benoit Saint-Denis last year.

Nate Diaz urges Dustin Poirier to fight Paddy Pimblett, calling out the UFC star with his signature unfiltered style.