Poirier weighing future after loss to Khabib

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SEPTEMBER 8, 2019: Interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier reacts at a news conference after losing a title unification bout against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at the UFC 242 mixed martial arts tournament. Valery Sharifulin/TASS

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Dustin Poirier was overcome with emotion following his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in their lightweight title bout at UFC 242 on Saturday.

Following his defeat by third-round submission, Poirier couldn't hide his disappointment both in the cage and in his post-fight news conference.

Later in the day, Poirier took to social media to share a message with his fans.

In a surprising social media post, Dustin Poirier has raised questions around his fighting future following his loss to Khabib. #UFC242 pic.twitter.com/PPRB7SxGhk
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) September 8, 2019

"Thank you guys for the support, it means a lot to me. If I choose to fight again, I'll be back strong. If not, I'll see what God has in store for me. Thank you," he said.

Poirier has amassed a career record of 25-6 and finally earned his shot to become the undisputed division champion. The 30-year-old will likely take some time before determining his next move after losing his interim title.