Dustin Poirier reflects on UFC 318 retirement fight
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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.
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.
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 318 fight card from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday
UFC 318 goes down Saturday night with a highly anticipated trilogy fight atop the bill, and MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" will host a live-streamed watch-along right here at 8 p.m. ET.
Perennial fan favorite Dustin Poirier wanted to go home for his farewell and the UFC delivered, putting him in a main event against two-time rival Max Holloway before what's sure to be a partisan crowd at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
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