Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has revealed that his fighting career is coming to an end after his next bout. The veteran fighter confirmed that his upcoming clash with Max Holloway at UFC 318 will mark his final appearance in the octagon.
'This will be my last fight. I'm going to hang up the gloves in Louisiana, where it all began,' Poirier told ESPN, reflecting on his decision to retire in his home state.
The 35-year-old fighter expressed satisfaction that his career journey will conclude at the same place it started. 'The whole journey began there, and it's a great honor for me to bring UFC and Louisiana together to make this happen. I wasn't sure if everything would align, but it worked out,' Poirier added.
Statbet analysis indicates that Poirier's impressive career includes notable victories over some of the sport's biggest names, making this final showdown particularly significant for his legacy in the lightweight division.
The highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on July 19 in New Orleans, giving fans one last opportunity to witness 'The Diamond' in action before he officially retires from professional competition.
