UFC 318, Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier
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There are no more matches to be made for Dustin Poirier after his UFC 318 retirement fight defat to Max Holloway, so what's his legacy?
Dustin Poirier officially called time on his fighting career after dropping a decision loss to Max Holloway in their trilogy bout at UFC 318.
Two fights after Rodriguez and Holland’s wild scrap, Poirier lost to Max Holloway in his retirement fight in the main event. Poirier and Holloway completed their trilogy with an instant classic, before Poirier dropped the gloves in the Octagon and doubled down on his retirement.
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In the main event, Holloway beat Poirier via decision in a memorable five-round war that served as an apt farewell for the retiring Louisiana native in his home state. Following the headliner in New Orleans, Poirier has been sent well wishes and praise from many fans, fighters, and analysts in the MMA community.
Former Max Holloway rival Alexander Volkanovski gave 'Blessed' his flowers following a dominant UFC 318 performance.
Organizers said UFC 318 drew a record-breaking crowd of over 18,000 fans, generating more than $8 million in ticket sales at the Smoothie King Center.
NEW ORLEANS – Joe Rogan will miss out on commentating Dustin Poirier's final UFC fight. Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) challenges Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) for the BMF title in Saturday's UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) main event at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.