Seven months after his swan song, it hasn't been easy for Poirier. Appearing Monday on Uncrowned's "The Ariel Helwani Show," "The Diamond" admitted that although he remains confident he could return to the UFC and still succeed today, he's also continuing to process his new reality in his post-fighting life.

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is the proud owner of one of the most bizarre submission wins in the history of the sport. And also set to debut his acting chops against a former Octagon rival next year, Poirier has been more than ...