It may be hard on UFC fans to know they won't be seeing Dustin Poirier in the Octagon again, but it's been harder than anyone can imagine on Poirier. Poirier hung up his gloves following his UFC 318 loss to Max Holloway , a retirement that was planned before the event. Since retiring, Poirier has stated on social media that "a part of me has died" by no longer being an active fighter.

Speaking with CBS Sports, Poirier expanded on how he has dealt with the struggles that come with retirement, even as he does not regret his decision.

"Nothing is ever going to fill that hole," Poirier said. "But, keeping my mind busy ... I've been really trying to focus on staying busy. I'm traveling a lot for different things, spending time with my family, and doing a lot of stuff around the house. Like

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