Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Preview And Picks
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The UFC returns on Saturday, July 19, with the BMF title on line as Dustin Poirier challenges for the title against Max Holloway. Here are the weigh-in results.
Dustin Poirier was on point at his final career weigh-in at UFC 318 while Max Holloway looked sharp as he commits full time to lightweight.
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MMA Fighting on MSNUFC 318 Preview Show | Can Dustin Poirier beat Max Holloway and sail off into the sunset?MMA Fighting previews UFC 318 and the trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier for the ‘BMF’ title.
To be sure, Poirier (30-9) has had a decorated career. The former Interim UFC lightweight champion owns 15 wins by knockout and eight by submission, with 13 first-round finishes. “The Diamond” holds wins against Conor McGregor twice, and his two most recent victories are against Benoit Saint Denis and Michael Chandler.
Dustin Poirier will receive a hero's welcome in his native Louisiana at UFC 318 when he battles Max Holloway for a third time in their careers. It's a respect Poirier earned from his peers and the promotion that they would take a PPV event to New Orleans for the first time in 25 years as a proper send off to one of the good guys in the sport's history.
After hinting at the possibility in recent weeks, Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) confirmed Wednesday that rap legend Lil Wayne will accompany him during his final UFC walk. Lil Wayne's presence won't deter Poirier from sticking with his classic walkout music, however. Poirier will still walk to James Brown's "The Boss" as he long has.
Legendary Louisiana-based fighter Dustin Poirier is ready to host fans for his final UFC fight. This weekend, Poirier will face off against Max Holloway