Dustin Poirier will fight Max Holloway in UFC 318, marking his final battle before retirement. At 36, he has reflected on this transition to retirement, acknowledging that it is happening. Poirier desires to retire on his own terms rather than being forced out by the sport. The upcoming match is significant as it will take place in New Orleans, a city filled with personal memories for him. He has taken his last training camp seriously, focusing on sobriety, avoiding recreational drugs and alcohol to prepare for this important fight.
"I think it's just the right time. I don't want to get retired from this sport. I don't want it to chew me up. I want to walk away."
"It was just a cool feeling, cool moment to do it in a place where me and my family have such great memories. Amazing that it's here in New Orleans."
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