Dustin Poirier hints at desired UFC return opponent in one-word tweet

Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 3 could be next

In a recent tweet, Poirier seemed to hint at a trilogy with Gaethje.

Trilogy?

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 24, 2024

“Trilogy?” Poirier tweeted Tuesday.

As of this writing, Gaethje hasn’t publically responded to Poirier’s tweet.

Before the loss to Makhachev, Poirier bounced back from the Gaethje defeat by finishing Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. It was his first TKO win since defeating Conor McGregor in back-to-back fights in 2021.

While Gaethje vs. Poirier wouldn’t be for the BMF title, it would be a high-stakes trilogy capable of headlining a UFC pay-per-view. UFC 310 in December, as of this writing, doesn’t have a main event announced/booked for the card.

Gaethje lost the BMF belt to Max Holloway earlier this year at UFC 300. He announced a long hiatus after the brutal knockout loss to recover and heal from the fight.

Gaethje’s return timeline remains uncertain, but Poirier is in the mix as a potential opponent. The UFC could potentially book their trilogy for an upcoming pay-per-view card.