MMA Icon Dustin Poirier Faces Final Showdown at UFC 318

As Dustin Poirier prepares for his final fight this Saturday at UFC 318, the MMA community is honoring the career of one of the sport's most beloved figures. In the main event, Poirier will face fellow legend Max Holloway, whom he has defeated twice before, most recently in 2019 to become the interim lightweight champion. Adesanya, who also won an interim title on the same night as Poirier, has praised the Louisiana native's accomplishments. Adesanya emphasized that Poirier has always been a "company man" who is ready to step up and represent his people. Despite never becoming the undisputed champion, Adesanya believes Poirier's interim title reign should never be overlooked, as he has compiled an impressive resume with wins over top fighters like Conor McGregor, Holloway, Eddie Alvarez, and Justin Gaethje. Poirier's final fight promises to be a memorable one, as he looks to cap off a remarkable UFC career that has seen him earn 15 performance bonuses, including 10 Fight of the Night awards. Whether he wins or loses against Holloway, Adesanya believes it will be a "storybook ending" for Poirier, who is fighting in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana.