Max Holloway Defeats Dustin Poirier in Farewell UFC 318 Fight

Dustin Poirier concluded his 16-year UFC career with a unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway in a highly anticipated trilogy fight at UFC 318. Despite the defeat, Poirier received an outpouring of respect and affection from fans, reflecting on his career with gratitude and emotion, even shedding tears during his farewell. The fight was a back-and-forth battle marked by dramatic moments, including Poirier being dropped twice but showing resilience and nearly finishing Holloway with a guillotine choke. Holloway's victory retained his BMF title and marked his first win against Poirier in their trilogy, improving his recent record with four wins in five fights. Poirier retires tied for fifth-most wins in UFC history with 22, leaving a legacy highlighted by three title shots and an interim lightweight title. The event also featured Paulo Costa winning a middleweight bout, marking his return to winning after two recent losses.