Dustin Poirier Plans Retirement in UFC 318 New Orleans Trilogy Finale

Dustin Poirier is set to retire after the UFC 318 main event in New Orleans, where he will face Max Holloway for the third time, defending Holloway's BMF title. Poirier, a Louisiana native and former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, has a 2-0 record against Holloway and plans to auction off his fight gear to support his The Good Fight Foundation benefiting his hometown. UFC legend Chael Sonnen, who has never previously predicted against Holloway, now favors Poirier to win the trilogy fight, citing their past two outcomes as indicators. Despite Holloway's recent first knockout loss, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes Holloway can bounce back and defeat Poirier with a more calculated approach. A video game simulation of the fight predicts an intense, action-packed bout with both fighters trading heavy strikes, highlighting the rivalry's competitiveness. Poirier expressed contentment with his career and focus on his legacy beyond titles, emphasizing the importance of the person he has become through his journey.