Dustin Poirier Reveals Broken Toe Injury

Injury similar to one that sidelined Conor McGregor's return

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has revealed that he suffered a broken toe while training at the American Top Team gym in Coconut Creek, Florida. The injury is similar to the one that caused Conor McGregor to withdraw from a fight in 2024.

Why it matters

Poirier's injury highlights the physical toll that MMA training and competition can take, even on retired fighters. The broken toe is the same type of injury that previously sidelined McGregor, raising questions about the durability of top fighters' bodies.

The details

Poirier, who retired from MMA last July after a loss to Max Holloway, has been continuing to train at American Top Team. He recently shared on social media that he broke his pinky toe while training. This is the same type of injury that caused McGregor to withdraw from a fight in 2024.

  • Poirier retired from MMA in July 2025 after a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318.
  • Poirier suffered the broken toe injury while training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.

The players

Dustin Poirier

A former UFC fighter who retired in 2025 after a loss to Max Holloway. Poirier has continued to train at American Top Team and recently suffered a broken toe injury.

Conor McGregor

A former UFC champion who withdrew from a fight in 2024 due to a pinky toe injury, the same type of injury that Poirier has now suffered.

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What they’re saying

“A pinky toe? I fought with so much injuries. Like Conor said, he's fought with so many injuries, I fought with so many injuries over the years, but a pinky toe doesn't seem like a reason to pull out of a fight.”

— Dustin Poirier (The MMA Hour)

The takeaway

Poirier's broken toe injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll that MMA training and competition can take, even on retired fighters. The fact that it's the same type of injury that previously sidelined McGregor raises questions about the durability of top fighters' bodies and the challenges they face in recovering from such injuries, even after stepping away from the sport.