UFC, Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway
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One of the biggest fan favorites in the UFC will hang up his gloves on Saturday night, but not before he tries to go out with one last victory. Dustin Poirier is set to retire after his clash with Max Holloway for the BMF championship,
All eyes are on Poirier, and the UFC has matched that spotlight with a massive paycheck. According to estimates based on his previous contracts and PPV headliner status, Poirier is expected to make around $1 million in guaranteed money,
Here's when to expect Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier to walk out to the cage for their BMF title-fight trilogy at UFC 318.
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.