Dustin Poirier, although officially stepping away from his fighting career, continues to engage his fan base in unconventional manners. This former warrior from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was unexpectedly filmed by his spouse, Jolie Poirier, as he metamorphosed his private workout space into what he humorously referred to as the ‘Silly Goose Fitness Club’. His wife captured this amusing episode, picturing the retired fighter crafting the words on the gym’s wall. Jolie appended a light-hearted plea to the UFC accompany the clip, stating, ‘No joking, @ufc, please take him back. @dustinpoirier shouldn’t be left alone.’
This video, which unleashed spurts of laughter from viewers, presented Poirier at their residential training center based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jolie Poirier shared it on her Instagram story the previous week, treating their followers to a hearty laugh. In the video, the veteran fighter of 35 years is observed inscribing ‘Silly Goose Fitness Club’ on the wall while drawing illustrations of a goose sporting a red bandana on the ground.
Jolie, amused by her husband’s quirky antics, teased that the UFC might need to offer him a new role to keep him productively occupied. Dustin Poirier declared his retirement post his concluding contest at UFC 318 in March 2025. This final fight, which witnessed him facing Max Holloway in Miami, Florida, was promoted as his goodbye match and unfortunately culminated in a defeat for Poirier, popularly known as ‘The Diamond’.
Despite his farewell match ending on a low note, Poirier’s journey concluded with thirty professional triumphs, which witnessed him defeating renowned opponents such as Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, and Michael Chandler. Multiple fans and fight experts hold the view that Poirier ranks among the top fighters who never managed to secure the undisputed UFC title.
Although retired, Poirier maintains his connection with the world of martial arts. He was recruited as an analyst for the ESPN commentator team. During UFC 319 that was held in Las Vegas, Poirier dispensed his thoughts from behind the post-match desk, discussing Aaron Pico’s challenging UFC introduction against Lerone Murphy.
As the former Bellator contender charged forward with robust punches, he was laid low by a spinning elbow from Murphy. Commenting on Pico’s aggressive approach, Poirier noted, ‘In every match, he’s fully invested when he lunges to deliver combinations; he’s incredibly sharp and explosive. There’s no feeling out punches, no jabs, no setups. Everything is delivered with the intention to knockout.’ He added that while Pico’s swift style can be effective, it might turn disadvantageous when facing top-class opponents.
While Jolie’s ‘silly goose’ post offered fans a glance into the fun-loving side of Poirier at home, in contrast, his analytical insights exuded his continued influence in the fighting universe. Regardless of his setting, whether it’s his private gym or a television studio, the Louisianian pugilist still asserts his relevance to the mixed martial arts field.
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