Dustin Poirier Confirms Ultimate Farewell: UFC Retirement Fight Set

It has been widely known in the MMA the world has been like this for some time now, ever since the era of the lightweight legend Dustin Poirier will step into the octagon one final time this summer. On April 25th, the UFC formally announced Poirier's retirement, sparking immense enthusiasm among MMA enthusiasts globally. The match promises to be an intense battle, perfectly suiting Poirier’s concluding appearance inside the Octagon.

Max Holloway versus Dustin Poirier Trilogy Confirmed for UFC 318

The two icons are set to clash for the third time, with the BMF title at stake.

The announcement has been made: Max Holloway versus Dustin Poirier will be the main event for UFC 318, where Holloway’s BMF championship will be up for grabs. This fight night, scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, will occur at the Smoothie King Center located in Poirier's hometown within the state of Louisiana.

It’s highly appropriate that Poirier will be competing for the BMF title in his farewell bout, considering how fans view him—tough, thrilling, and always active—which encapsulates his entire UFC journey. Despite the significant buzz surrounding the initial announcement of this fight, some members of the MMA community might have reservations due to their previous encounter. However, whenever elite competitors like Holloway and Poirier meet inside the octagon, you can expect nothing less than spectacular action every single time.

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier squared off during Holloway's inaugural UFC match.

Poirier secured victory through a first-round submission.

The upcoming clash between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier this summer marks their third encounter in the UFC. During their last match-up, Poirier secured victory through a unanimous decision, earning him the title of interim UFC lightweight champion. Their initial bout was Holloway’s entrance into the UFC, with Poirier emerging as the winner again, though this time via a first-round submission.

The reality that Holloway and Poirier continue to perform at an exceptionally high caliber more than 13 years since their initial bout underscores just how skilled these two fighters truly are.