Max Holloway won against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, marking a significant moment in Poirier's anticipated retirement. Poirier, known as a potential Hall of Famer, faced Holloway, a former featherweight champion. Holloway expressed respect for Poirier, acknowledging their past battles and emphasizing Poirier's character. Following the bout, controversy arose concerning the Fight of the Night award, where Holloway voiced his discontent over the UFC's recognition, suggesting that his match deserved more respect from the promotion.
Holloway shared after the fight, "It sucks to do it against a man like that. I had to do it against Korean Zombie, and now I had to do it against Dustin. These guys are just great people. Forget what they did in the fight game, they're just great human beings, they're just great people. I've got nothing but love and respect for him and what he did."
Holloway emphasized Poirier's character, stating, "He's a BMF in every sense of the word. He was up 2-0, gave me the opportunity to get him back in the last fight. That's what BMFs do."
Holloway questioned UFC's decision, exclaiming, "I hope you guys gave sh*t to Dana. How the hell did we not get Fight of the Night, bro? What is he thinking?! Come on, Dana!"
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