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Last UFC star from WEC might follow Dustin Poirier into retirement: ‘More to life than fighting’

The UFC is almost from all their WEC hunters after the retirement of Dustin Poirier. On Saturday, the former UFC interim light weight champion challenged the BMF title in his last MMA fight against Max Holloway on UFC 318 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Poirier and Holloway closed their trilogy in style, where Holloway won a […]

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Max Holloway tied legendary former opponent’s UFC record with Dustin Poirier win ahead of potential rematch

Max Holloway's name was debuted in the UFC in 2012 and is everywhere in the record books of the promotion. On UFC 318, Holloway earned his first victory over Dustin Poirier and defeated the man who welcomed him in the Octagon with a loss of submission. 'Blessed' held the BMF title and recovered from a

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‘Not today, sir’ … Max Holloway reacts to Dustin Poirier’s guillotine scare at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier came close to Max Holloway on UFC 318. The former UFC-Interim light weight champion fought on Saturday against the last fight of his career and an exciting five-round war with BMF champion Max Holloway in New Orleans. UFC 318 was built in honor of the subtracting Poirier, who put down his gloves after

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UFC star claims Max Holloway ‘pulled back’ on finishing Dustin Poirier during key moment in UFC 318 trilogy

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling believes that Max Holloway deliberately refused to finish Dustin Poirier early on UFC 318. BMF title holder Max Holloway retained his championship belt and spoiled Dustin Poirier's pension fight on UFC 318 on Saturday. Holloway and Poirier delivered high expectations of their trilogy, while the two lightweight stars treated fans

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Dustin Poirier reveals Max Holloway’s stunning backstage admission to him after ‘no way’ reaction to UFC 318 result

The last UFC fight by Dustin Poirier was set up to give him the perfect last outing in the Octagon. While Poirier is still leaving an incredible career, he could not go out with another victory for his home fans in Louisiana. Max Holloway defeated Poirier in five rounds to successfully defend the BMF title

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Max Holloway pens touching tribute to Dustin Poirier after closing out their iconic trilogy… ‘Diamonds are forever’

Max Holloway was all class after his victory in the main event of UFC 318. Alexander Volkanovski spoke strongly about Holloway's ability to bounce back, but in some respects his BMF title defense was not the story of UFC 318. Dustin Poirier retired after he was defeated by Holloway in five rounds, after he announced

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Dana White has disagreed with two UFC retirements but Dustin Poirier’s at UFC 318 is not one of them

Dustin Poirier has the support of Dana White when it comes to his decision not to fight again after UFC 318. Poirier took his last walk to the Octagon in Saturday's pay-per-view on Saturday, because he finished an MMA career that covered 18 years. 'The Diamond' ensured that his last act would fit in the

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Max Holloway out earns Dustin Poirier in UFC 318 compliance salaries as two veterans bank an additional $21,000

With UFC 318 in the books, some figures have been released with regard to the salaries of each hunter. Five hunters received bonuses on July 19, after a few statements in New Orleans. Together with Carli Judice, Islam Dulatov earned a performance of the night bonus on his UFC debut, just like Ateba Gautier for

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Demetrious Johnson explains why Dustin Poirier’s career was ‘very successful’ despite UFC title failure and 10 losses

Demetrious Johnson shared his thoughts about Dustin Poirier after his retirement on UFC 318. 'The Diamond' fell on a unanimous decision against Max Holloway, who defended his BMF title on Saturday evening. As planned, Dustin Poirier put down his gloves and called it a career after one last dance for a crowd of hometown in

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Dustin Poirier explains why he has ‘no regrets’ about his UFC career despite not winning undisputed title

Dustin Poirier looks back on his MMA career, loving after putting down the gloves in the Octagon on UFC 318. Poirier had granted his wish for a farewell fight in his home state Louisiana, because the favorite of the fan called time on his career with a last Octagon outing in the Smoothie King Center

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‘Your move’… Max Holloway challenges the UFC to make his desired next fight after spoiling Dustin Poirier’s retirement

The BMF champion knows that he has a target on his back, but he has big plans in mind. Although he came at the top of the UFC 318 main event, Max Holloway gave his speech after the fight shortly before he gave his opponent the floor. Holloway beat Dustin Poirier and successfully defended the

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Dustin Poirier shared emotional moment with Max Holloway’s son backstage following UFC 318… ‘Your dad’s a gem’

It was an extremely emotional night for the MMA world on Saturday when Dustin Poirier participated in the UFC for the last time. On UFC 318 in Louisiana on Saturday evening, Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier clashed for the third and last time with the BMF title in the line in 'The Diamond's' last fight

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