Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev and Welterweight Contenders
Digest more
MMA Knockout has you covered with predictions for ever prelim fight at UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3.
It isn't just any fight, either. It's the final fight of a legendary MMA career for Poirier and a UFC run that spans a decade-plus with an extensive resume of legendary names few can duplicate, including this weekend's trilogy with Max Holloway that headlines UFC 318 in Poirier's home state of Louisiana
After hinting at the possibility in recent weeks, Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) confirmed Wednesday that rap legend Lil Wayne will accompany him during his final UFC walk. Lil Wayne's presence won't deter Poirier from sticking with his classic walkout music, however. Poirier will still walk to James Brown's "The Boss" as he long has.
In a recent Instagram post, the ESPN MMA account posted DM replies after asking a number of notable names to share their best memories from Poirier’s UFC career. Joining the likes of Daniel Cormier and Jorge Masvidal in responding was the UFC 318 headliner’s wife, Jolie, who has been by his side throughout.
Dustin Poirier shares heartfelt insights into how his daughter once viewed fathers, opening up about their emotional journey.
Daniel Cormier admits it won't be easy commentating Dustin Poirier's final appearance in the octagon at UFC 318.
This is the one to watch. UFC just dropped the official Countdown video for Dustin Poirier’s final fight, and it shows why he’s forever a Louisiana legend.