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Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318 was long in the making. The buildup began with Poirier’s emotional retirement announcement during the 2025 NFL Draft, where he revealed his final fight would take place in his home state of Louisiana,
Dustin Poirier didn't walk out of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with a win Saturday, but he did leave with the respect of his peers.
The daughter of Dustin Poirier gifts him a custom ‘Best Dad Ever’ belt, melting hearts days after his emotional UFC retirement.
Arguably the most beloved and respected fighter in UFC history, Dustin Poirier thrilled fans to the very last second of his career.
As a part of the tribute to "The Diamond," the promotion put together an incredible video titled "Paid In Full: The Dustin Poirier Story," which first played during the UFC 318 broadcast before his final fight against Max Holloway.
Dustin Poirier's daughter gifted him a "Best Dad Ever" belt after his retirement fight 🥹❤️ "I don't have the BMF but I got the BDE… I'm proud of this one. Life is good man." 🎥 @arielhelwani pic.twitter.com/gkG2OJPbG7 “I don’t have the BMF, but I got the BDE, bro.
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