Tonight marks the culmination of nearly two decades for Dustin Poirier, who is set to retire from the octagon following an epic showdown with a fellow legend.
Long considered a fan favorite and former interim lightweight champion, Poirier has chosen UFC 318 as the venue for his farewell bout. He promises fans a memorable final clash against `BMF` titleholder Max Holloway, marking their third encounter in a historic rivalry.
Their rivalry began early in Holloway`s career when he was just 20. Six years later, they met again for the interim lightweight championship, a pivotal moment for Poirier, but a setback for Holloway, ending his impressive winning streak.
The event`s primary focus is undoubtedly the main event, with the rest of the fight card presenting a less robust pay-per-view lineup. The co-main event features Paulo Costa against Roman Kopylov, and the remaining bouts, while potentially exciting, may hold less direct divisional impact.
Other notable matchups include Bellator veteran Patricio Pitbull squaring off against Dan Ige. Kevin Holland will continue his welterweight journey against late replacement Daniel Rodriguez, and Dustin Poirier`s former adversary, Michael Johnson, will compete against the rising Daniel Zellhuber.
