Dustin Poirier announces retirement
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Dustin Poirier didn't walk out of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with a win Saturday, but he did leave with the respect of his peers.
As a part of the tribute to "The Diamond," the promotion put together an incredible video titled "Paid In Full: The Dustin Poirier Story," which first played during the UFC 318 broadcast before his final fight against Max Holloway.
Dustin Poirier officially put the gloves down inside the Octagon at UFC 318 Saturday night, marking the end of his career.
Poirier had his final fight on Saturday night in New Orleans, in the lightweight main event of UFC 318—a card that was built for him. His opponent was Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion he had beaten twice before, and on paper, had all the skills to beat again.
Five fast facts about Dustin Poirier's wife Jolie, who has been by his side throughout the entirety of his MMA career.
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Join "The Ariel Helwani Show" as Ariel and the Boys In The Back react to a monster weekend in combat at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time live on Uncrowned and YouTube. Monday's lineup can be seen below.
UFC 318 was supposed to be a retirement party for Dustin Poirier, but Max Holloway wasn't much for that sentiment. Blessed finally picked up a win against The Diamond with a unanimous decision win in the main event.
Dustin Poirier will receive a hero's welcome in his native Louisiana at UFC 318 when he battles Max Holloway for a third time in their careers. It's a respect Poirier earned from his peers and the promotion that they would take a PPV event to New Orleans for the first time in 25 years as a proper send off to one of the good guys in the sport's history.