Dustin Poirier will remain in the UFC but in a different capacity moving forward.Poirier stepped into the octagon for an emotional final bow against Max Holloway in July, which ended in defeat.Poirier called time on his UFC career – but remains a superstarGetty‘The Diamond’ had already declared it would be his last outing before a single strike was thrown, putting down his gloves after a glittering 14-year UFC career.It was uncertain what would be next for the talented American, but he has now clarified his plans.Poirier had previously worked as a desk analyst earlier this year, providing commentary and analysis on UFC action.Now he has announced that he will make a full change into being an analyst for the UFC.He wrote on social media: “Looking forward to getting back on the ESPN desk.“Going to start focusing on that now.”Poirier will work with ESPN who are currently the broadcaster of the UFC in the US and in other global terriotiries.But he will hope he can secure a long-term future in commentary, should Dana White sign a new broadcast deal for the UFC with a decision understood to be imminent.After some sensational moments of brilliance, Poirier has now been officially removed from the roster.His legacy will live on and in many of the MMA fraternity’s eyes, he will go down as one of the greatest UFC 155lbs fighters ever.GettyPoirier fought the best of the best on his impeccable resume[/caption]Poirier never did capture the full title during his stellar career in the spotlight.But he secured some huge victories during his career including back-to-back successes over Conor McGregor in 2021.The 36-year-old fought a whole host of other true greats including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Anthony Pettis and Islam Makhachev.Ultimately he believes he made the correct decision to stop competing.He said of his defeat to Holloway: “Going through the fight and immediately my thoughts about what just happened, it was like I thought I did enough. I thought I did enough.“And then I got back and I watched it, like what you’re feeling and going through in there, and then what you see as a fool from an outside view is two different things.Poirier’s career ended in defeat – but his legacy won’t be in any way taintedGetty“I can see him winning rounds, throwing more volume, landing body shots, pulling away in rounds. So, what I watched was different than what I felt.“I just wanted one more battle, and he gave it to me. I think in there, I felt like in between rounds talking to my boxing coach, I could have taken more chances, but I was trying to protect myself at the same time, and I never really fought like that before. “I would always put myself in harm’s way to land the big shots, and this one I didn’t, and maybe that’s a sign that the decision I made was the right one. Self-preservation, get home to my family safe, that type of thing.”