UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier has campaigned almost nonstop for a big fight. Now he’s looking for the exit door. Poirier, 30, called for his release Wednesday after several months of inactivity and frustration laid bare on social media. “These guys should just release me,” he tweeted . In a text message to MMAjunkie, Poirier confirmed his desire to be released and a request for a bump in pay to fight Al Iaquinta at UFC 236, though he added no official offer had been made by the promotion for the April 13 pay-per-view event. Asked about promotions that could potentially host him, including Bellator, Rizin FF and ONE Championship, Poirier added, “Anywhere.” Related A roadmap to untangling the UFC's lightweight division in five (not-so) easy steps Dustin Poirier says 'I'm not fighting' unless it's Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson – or he wants new deal Iaquinta on Tuesday told “UFC Unfiltered” that the UFC tried to book him opposite Poirier and that financial demands were a roadblock
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With no offers on table, Dustin Poirier hopes for UFC release – MMA Junkie