Lil Wayne to walk out Louisiana-native, Dustin Poirier
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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.
For the final time in his professional MMA career, the legendary Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier is set to step into the Octagon in his home state of Louisiana. Poirier enters the bout with a professional record of 30-9-1 and holds victories in both of their previous matchups—one a grueling slugfest,
Dustin Poirier predicted to ‘stick around’ after UFC 318 in one scenario due to Islam Makhachev move
On the topic of whether ‘The Diamond’ will be truly retired after UFC 318, Sterling suggested that Makhachev’s decision to vacate the crown has potentially put a fourth undisputed title shot back on the table for Poirier if he can “dominate” Holloway in New Orleans.
Daniel Cormier admits it won't be easy commentating Dustin Poirier's final appearance in the octagon at UFC 318.
UFC legend Alexander Volkanovski has named one of Dustin Poirier's most recent wins that really stands out to him.
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Poirier bounced back in a big way, emerging victorious from a brutal and bloody war with Pettis that had many touting it as the Fight of the Year. The finish came somewhat anticlimactically in round three, however, when Pettis appeared to tap out with Poirier on top of him out of nowhere.
UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik will be Octagon-side this weekend to call the BMF title fight, which features a trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier