The hype is already beginning to build for Dustin Poirier’s farewell fight.
Poirier will square off against Max Holloway for the third time in the UFC 318 headliner on July 19 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. In an interview with Louisiana-based news outlet WDSU, UFC CEO Dana White admitted that the event was put together at Poirier’s request.
“Throughout the world, Dustin Poirier is a big star for us,” White said. “He’s accomplished a lot in the sport. This is for him, to be honest with you.