Dustin Poirier draws Max Holloway for retirement | MMA News
Former interim light-weight champion Dustin Poirier will battle for the final time inside the octagon at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans. “The Diamond” will tackle former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a trilogy bout.
Poirier made the announcement on Friday during an look on The Pat McAfee Show.
Dustin Poirier will face Max Holloway of their trilogy battle at #UFC318 on July 19 in New Orleans, Poirier introduced on The Pat McAfee Show. pic.twitter.com/A4hywhe7C6
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Poirier (30-9, 1 NC) thought-about retiring following his UFC 302 loss to champion Islam Makhachev final June however determined to take one final battle earlier than leaving his gloves inside the octagon. The 36-year outdated started his skilled MMA profession in 2009. He’s tied for essentially the most ‘Fight of the Night’ bonuses in UFC historical past.
Holloway (26-8) shall be trying to rebound after struggling the battle knockout loss of his profession to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in October.
Poirier and Holloway first fought at UFC 143 in February 2012 within the featherweight division. Poirier defeated the Hawaiian by way of submission within the first spherical. Their paths crossed again seven years later at UFC 236 in April 2019 for the interim light-weight title. The rematch went the space with Poirier defeating Holloway for a second time.
Smoothie King Center in New Orleans hosts UFC 318 giving Poirier a Louisiana hometown ship off.
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