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Dustin Poirier says loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318 comes with no regrets, but 'now's the time' for retirement
Dustin Poirier has officially ridden off into the sunset. UFC 318 was all about "The Diamond" down in New Orleans on Saturday. The Smoothie King Center hosted the first Louisiana UFC event in over a decade to deliver the ultimate retirement send-off with Poirier's final bout, a BMF title trilogy fight against longtime rival Max Holloway.
UFC 318 results, highlights: Max Holloway spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement with win over 'The Diamond'
Holloway was arguably the most appropriate choice for Poirier's retirement fight. Holloway made his UFC debut against Poirier in 2012, and they fought for the interim lightweight title in 2019. By winning, Holloway redeemed his two prior losses to Poirier.
UFC 318 results: Dustin Poirier loses final bout to Max Holloway, bids emotional farewell
While the storybook ending didn't take place at UFC 318, Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) retired at Smoothie King Center with his head held high. After his "BMF title defeat by unanimous decision to Max Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23- 8 UFC), Poirier signed off in front of his home state crowd."
Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23- 8 UFC) retained his BMF title by outlasting the retiring Dustin Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) in ...
UFC 318 is in the books and it marked the end of an incredible career for Dustin Poirier, who fell short in his retirement ...
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