Dustin Poirier, a Louisiana native, is set to retire at UFC 318 in New Orleans, facing Max Holloway for the BMF title. Having won their previous two encounters, Poirier enters as a slight underdog despite his rigorous preparation.

Fan-favorite Dustin Poirier will retire this weekend as he faces veteran Max Holloway in a massive fight at UFC 318. The post Dustin Poirier Daughter ‘Hates’ Superstar’s Fighting Career: “She’s Been Asking Me To Retire” appeared first on FirstSportz.

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.

UFC 318 was already shaping up to deeply tied to Louisiana, and main event fighter Dustin Poirier said Wednesday that Lil Wayne will walk him out to his final battle at the Smoothie King Center.

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier were respectful yet intense when they faced off at the UFC 318 press conference.

Dustin Poirier has added a familiar face and a more divisive one to his MMA Mount Rushmore ahead of his final fight at UFC 318. Poirier is set to receive a warm welcome when he steps into the cage in front of his fellow Louisianans inside New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center this Saturday.