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Poirier, UFC and Max Holloway

Dustin Poirier didn't win the BMF belt, but he got something even better from his daughter

Dustin Poirier fell short as he tried to claim the BMF title from Max Holloway in his retirement fight at UFC 318, and if he was salty at all about the result, those feelings certainly went away once he returned home.

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Dustin Poirier explains final seconds with Max Holloway at UFC 318

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UFC 318 results: Max Holloway spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement in instant classic brawl

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Max Holloway: Betting Odds For His Next Opponent After UFC 318

Max Holloway walked into the Octagon on Saturday with the BMF title around his waist and a 0-2 record against his foe in the UFC 318 main event, Dustin Poirier.

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Holloway Ready To Rematch ‘Yapping’ Oliveira

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UFC 318 makes $8.09 million in New Orleans

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Sean O'Malley loves BMF champ Max Holloway's options after UFC 318

Former UFC bantamweight champion O'Malley concluded by praising Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) for his career.

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Max Holloway proves he’s bad to the bone and not ready to retire

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Dana White sees Max Holloway in 'great position,' open to Ilia Topuria rematch

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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."

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"I'm Chasing Dreams Still" Dustin Poirier's Emotional Farewell at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318 was long in the making. The buildup began with Poirier’s emotional retirement announcement during the 2025 NFL Draft, where he revealed his final fight would take place in his home state of Louisiana,