The daughter of UFC Superstar Dustin Poirier is ready for her father to hang the gloves after UFC 318.
Dustin Poirier will close his legendary UFC career with another memorable moment at which he opposite BMF title holder Max Holloway next Saturday is on UFC 318. The map marks not only the probably last fight of Poirier in the Octagon, but also for the return of the UFC to New Orlans for the first time.
Despite a few potential battles with a big money on the table, Poirier seems to be satisfied in his decision to run away from fighting on UFC 318. Poirier's retirement comes after a title loss for Islam Makhachev on UFC 302.
While Poirier's emotional shipment is approaching, his family is ready for him to continue to the next chapter of his life, especially his eight -year -old daughter.
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Dustin Poirier's daughter makes cute cameo during UFC 318 Countdown
The 36-year-old Poirier will try to add a BMF belt to his UFC Hall of Fame CV against Holloway. Although Poirier has never earned a linear UFC title, he has been loved by UFC fans since his promotion debut on UFC 125.
Poirier has grown up like a hunter and a person since he first walked to the UFC Octagon in 2011. During his career, he defeated a whole series of UFC legends and shares a special relationship with his daughter, Parker.
While UFC fans will miss Poirier that competes in the Octagon, one of his greatest fans is ready for him to hang the gloves.
During the episode of UFC 318, Parker's drawing made the last cut when it unveiled a heart -warming message to her father prior to his retirement.
❤️🥹 Dustin Poirier's daughter wrote him a drawing about his retirement:
“Dad, I love you so much. I'm glad you're done fighting.”
(via. @Ufc) pic.twitter.com/pxdb7gzubn
– Home of Fight (@home_of_fight) 12 July 2025
“Dad, I love you so much. I'm glad you're done fighting,” Parker wrote to her father.
Poirier and his wife, Jolie, are ready to welcome their first son later this year.
Max Holloway's next possible opponent Matchmaked by Jon Anik for UFC 318
As far as Holloway is concerned, he will try to spoil the last hurray of Poirier to defend the coveted BMF title. He returns to the Octagon after a featherweight title loss for Ilia Topuria on UFC 308 in October.
Holloway chose to make the full -time switch to lightweight after the loss to Topuria. There are various intriguing potential matchups for Holloway in the lightweight division, including a top BMF administration.
Play-by-Play broadcaster Jon Anik wants Hooker to get the next recording on the BMF title of Holloway Na UFC 318. Hooker has not fought anymore since beating Mateusz Gamrot on UFC 305 last year.
Holloway earned the BMF belt by eliminating Justin Gaethje last year at De Zoemer on UFC 300. His matchup with Topuria did not have the BMF belt on the line.