Max Holloway may never be the same again after fighting UFC champion Ilia Topuria.
It is not every day that you see a UFC head event where both hunters come from a loss. Dustin Poirier went 0-3 in undisputed title fights in his last performance against Islam Makhachev on UFC 302.
Poirier almost retired after losing the fifth round entry, but extended his retirement until this weekend, where he UFC 318 opposite BMF champion Max Holloway in New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Poirier will be the home of BMF.
Winner of three of his last four, Holloway suffered a devastating knockout loss for Ilia Topuria on UFC 308 in October in October.
This was Holloway's first KO loss of his 30-Vecht UFC career, of which the former enemy Alexander Volkanovski says it will play a 'big factor' in his fight against Poirier.
Known for his boxing, hopes the harsh Poirier who will be the case.
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Dustin Poirier wants to see if Ilia Topuria Ko 'Max Holloway' really affected '
On UFC 318 Media Day, Poirier was asked about the Holloway chin after being eliminated for the first time by Topuria.
The sustainability of Holloway held up in his lightweight Rematch with Poirier on UFC 236, which he lost through decision, but that was years ago in 2019. The fighting Hawaiiaan has since been in various wars, such as a five-round war with former BMF champion Justin Gaethje.
“It is hard to say with the sustainability interview,” said Poirier about Holloway.
“You know, many things play in it.
“Genetics, lifestyle, all kinds of things …
“We will discover on Saturday evening if that shot has really hit him. That is my goal, is to find out. But I expect another war,” Poirier added.
Dustin Poirier is in the best form of his career at UFC 318
Unlike his last fight, Poirier had a complete training camp for Max Holloway.
Poirier took his last title possibility against Islam Makhachev in the short term at UFC 302, making it the fight over five rounds.
Now Poirier will ride the battle for the last time and 'The Diamond' is in great form.
Poirier says that he started diet before his last fighting camp, so that no stone was undisturbed.