UFC as an organization had the privilege of having a star as bright as Dustin Poirier on the roster. He has served UFC and all its fans with otherworldly consistency, skill, and determination.
Dana White recently took the time to make an interesting revelation stating how the UFC 318 event is hosted with the sole intention of honoring Dustin Poirier’s glorious legacy.
Dustin Poirier will wave us a goodbye on 19th July at UFC 318 as he will be stepping into his final UFC fight. He is going to lock horns with Max Holloway which is supposedly a trilogy bout and DP has a massive lead of 2-0.
His nickname ‘El Diamante’ is perfectly chosen as DP is a diamond that the UFC will perhaps never find again.
Dana White on Dustin Poirier’s Final Fight
Recently on WDSU News, Dana White expressed how he arranged the UFC 318 specifically for Dustin Poirier.
“Throughout the world, Dustin Poirier is a big star for us, he’s accomplished a lot in the sport. This is for him, to be honest with you. This is for him. He wanted to have his last fight and end his career in New Orleans so here we are.
Actually, he’s ranked No. 5 in the world right now in the lightweight division, He’s a guy who’s held his position in the top 10 in the sport for a very long time. He’s achieved a lot. He’s one of the all-time greats”.
Dustin Poirier Confirms Retirement
This will be indeed be the 'last dance':
Dustin Poirier confirms he’s retiring after UFC 318 and reveals he has a baby boy on the way 🥹
— Full Violence ™ (@Full_Violence) June 17, 2025
“This is the last one. 19 years in, man. Had my first cage fight in 2007… my wife’s pregnant right now… my wife’s pregnant with a boy. So there’s a lot going on, man.” pic.twitter.com/P5y8AAZzwW