Dustin Poirier is set for his final career bout.
Speaking on *The Pat McAfee Show* on Friday, “The Diamond” revealed his retirement fight will be a trilogy matchup against longtime foe Max Holloway. This lightweight main event is scheduled for UFC 318 on July 19th in New Orleans, Louisiana – Poirier`s home state. The fight will also have the BMF belt, currently held by Holloway, on the line.
This upcoming bout marks the third encounter between the two veterans. Poirier currently holds a 2-0 advantage in the series. Their first meeting occurred in February 2012 during Holloway`s UFC debut, where Poirier secured a submission victory via triangle armbar. Seven years later, they met again at UFC 236 for an interim lightweight championship, with Poirier winning a thrilling five-round contest widely regarded as one of the sport`s best title fights.
Overall, the reaction to this matchup between two highly respected fighters has been largely positive. Many fans and fellow fighters are excited to see Poirier conclude his remarkable career with such a significant fight. However, some dissenting opinions question the necessity of a third fight and whether it serves as a logical conclusion for not just Poirier, but potentially for Holloway and the future of the BMF title.
