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UFC legend Dustin Poirier officially ended his career with a unanimous decision loss to BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday night, and while he’s at peace with his decision to step away, he’s still a little perturbed by the end result. Poirier put together another instant classic in his final appearance in the …

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event. Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier in a unanimous decision to retain the UFC BMF Championship in UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center. The win for Holloway is the first in three fights against Poirier, who beat him in …

Max Holloway took advantage of his last chance to beat Dustin Poirier with a unanimous decision win over The Diamond at UFC 318 in his opponent’s retirement fight in New Orleans on Saturday night. Holloway drew first blood. Blessed cracked Poirier with a quick one-two combination that he snuck through Poirier’s guard. The Diamond worked his way to the feet, …

Dustin Poirier’s career is illustrated by violence, honor and perseverance. Poirier pushed the elite to the limit and only fell short against the very best. Poetically, he faced a similar fate on Saturday, pouring everything he had into a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318. “The Diamond” lived up to his name, hardening himself under incredible pressure. Holloway nearly …

Uncrowned has UFC 318 live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 fight card on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Poirier returns to his home state for one final sendoff against his longtime rival, former UFC featherweight king and current BMF …

Uncrowned has UFC 318 live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 fight card on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Poirier returns to his home state for one final sendoff against his longtime rival, former UFC featherweight king and current BMF …

Boxing legend Mike Tyson expects to be upset after watching the UFC 318 main event. Dustin Poirier will retire from MMA after having one last dance in his home state on Saturday night. Max Holloway stands in the way of ‘The Diamond’ ending his legendary career with a BMF title win. Ahead of the UFC 318 main event, Mike Tyson …

Dustin Poirier is set to make the walk to the UFC’s hallowed octagon for the final time at UFC 318 this Saturday in front of a home crowd at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. “The Diamond” is certainly leaving an incredible legacy behind, according to fellow pro fighters, teammates, and colleagues. Poirier challenges Max Holloway for the BMF title …

One of the things about interviewing lots of fighters is that you hear a lot of the same things over and over. Best training camp of my life. Iron sharpens iron. My opponent has never fought anyone like me before. You know how it goes. That makes it feel extra strange when one of them — in this case, Dustin …

The UFC made a rare exception for one of the most beloved fighters on the roster but this won’t be a regular occurrence going forward. Dustin Poirier announced his retirement ahead of time before UFC 318 was confirmed to be his last dance. In a somewhat surprising move from the UFC, the promotion moved plans around in order to give …