Dustin Poirier prepared for his final octagon appearance at UFC 318, facing Max Holloway in an important trilogy match where he held a 2-0 advantage. Poirier aimed to achieve a meaningful victory at home in Louisiana while seeking the UFC's 'BMF' title after a previous loss to Justin Gaethje. Max Holloway sought revenge for two past defeats and the chance to become the first defender of the 'BMF' title. Predictions favored Poirier, giving him solid support to claim a triumphant conclusion to his career.
Dustin Poirier was set to make the walk to the octagon for the final time at UFC 318 on Saturday, taking on Max Holloway in the third fight of a trilogy he was up 2-0 in.
Holloway, meanwhile, had a chance to avenge a pair of career losses and become the first man to defend the BMF title. Holloway had been defeated by Poirier in the Hawaiian's UFC debut, then lost a rematch years later for an interim lightweight belt.
Poirier had a chance for just that. Fighting at home in Louisiana, with a second chance to claim the UFC's 'BMF' belt after previously coming up short against Justin Gaethje.
In the main event, Dustin Poirier is a solid favorite to get the happy ending, claim gold, and finish out his career in style.
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