Dustin Poirier has landed his first job as a desk analyst since retiring from MMA last month.Poirier’s emotional final fight ended in defeat last month, when he was outpointed by Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318.GettyPoirier’s career ended in defeat – but his legacy won’t be in any way tainted[/caption]‘The Diamond’ lay down his gloves after losing to Holloway at UFC 318GettyThe 36-year-old 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 Louisiana man, but he clarified his plans last week, stating he was excited to get back to his role as a desk analyst.“Looking forward to getting back on the ESPN desk. Going to start focusing on that now,” he wrote on social media.Poirier had previously worked in the role earlier this year, providing commentary and analysis on UFC action.Now, he is ready for his first official assignment as an analyst for Dana White‘s promotion.Poirier will work alongside fellow retired UFC icons Anthony Smith and Chael Sonnen as a desk analyst at UFC 319 next weekend, according to MMA Junkie.The Chicago event sees Dricus Du Plessis put his middleweight title on the line for the third time in a five-round main event bout against Khamzat Chimaev.Poirier will work with ESPN, who are currently the broadcaster of the UFC in the US and in other global territories.But he will hope he can secure a long-term future in commentary, should UFC CEO 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.Poirier will have his first assignment as a desk analyst since retiring at UFC 319GettyHis legacy will live on, and in many members of the MMA fraternity’s eyes, he will go down as one of the greatest UFC 155 lb fighters ever.Poirier never captured undisputed status during his iconic career in the spotlight, but he secured some huge victories, including back-to-back victories over Conor McGregor in 2021.The 36-year-old also fought a who’s who of other true greats like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Anthony Pettis and Islam Makhachev.Ultimately, he believes he made the correct decision to stop competing.“Going through the fight and immediately my thoughts about what just happened, it was like I thought I did enough,” he said, speaking after his defeat to Holloway.“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 doesn’t regret his decision to retire from MMAGetty“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.” MMA Junkie also confirmed that Joe Rogan, who missed Poirier’s retirement fight, will return to commentary for UFC 319,He will call the action alongside Jon Anik and former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier.