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UFC Removes Poirier, Adds Eight Fighters and Sees Holloway Sidelined by Hand Injury

Dustin Poirier will transition into a full-time ESPN desk analyst role after being officially removed from the UFC roster.

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(via Zuffa LLC)
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Overview

  • The UFC officially removed Dustin Poirier from its active roster following his farewell loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318.
  • Poirier confirmed he will join ESPN as a full-time desk analyst, building on his sporadic broadcast appearances since April 2023.
  • One day after Poirier’s departure, the promotion announced eight new fighter signings to bolster its roster.
  • Reigning BMF champion Max Holloway disclosed a right-hand injury suffered at UFC 318 that is expected to sideline him into early 2026.
  • Holloway’s lengthy recovery reshapes the lightweight division’s schedule and delays plans for upcoming BMF title bouts.