UFC 318 is possible, and will probably be the last time MMA fans around the world witnessed “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier Thuong Dai.
This is the plan given by the tournament, when putting Dustin Poirier in the BMF title, currently owned by Max Holloway, at UFC 318 on July 20 in New Orleans – his home country.
It is not for no reason that Dana White brought a big event back to this city after a decade. Simply because he wants to please the most diligent warrior that the tournament has ever had.
“Around the world, Dustin Poirier is our big star. He has achieved many things in this sport. This event is for him, confessing to you so. He wants to have a final match and end his career in New Orleans, so we are here.”
“Currently, he is ranked 5th in the light class, who has been in the top 10 weight classes for so long. Poirier is one of the greatest people through all times. Thousands of boxers have played in UFC, I don't know where he should rank him but definitely one of the greatest people.”
Dustin Poirier has joined UFC since 2011 after the unified deal between WEC and UFC. After accumulating 9 previous professional matches, Poirier continued 31 more times and became a symbol of diligence, bloody fighting style and a martial artist who always did his best in each appearance.
Despite not winning an official title in addition to the temporary belt in 2019, Poirier still made a mark thanks to the record of the highest Knockout victory (9 times), 10 times to win the “night match” and 5 times to win the “Night's tightening/performance awards”.
The matches against Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, Max Holloway, Dan Hooker, Chan Sung Jung, Michael Chandler, Benoit Saint Denis or Islam Makhachev brought Poirier the admirable eye of millions of viewers. At the same time, keeping him in the top 10 best fighters for many years. Now, UFC will give him the last chance to win an unofficial title at home.
“Poirier will fight Max Holloway – also one of the greatest people. It should be a great match.”
The regret must be sure when Dustin Poirier officially hung his gloves after UFC 318. However, if he defeated Max Holloway convincingly and targeted the next belt painting? It is completely the ability that those who love “The Diamond” are thinking of.