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.

At UFC 318, Max Holloway battles longtime rival Dustin Poirier in the final fight of Poirier’s legendary career.

WIll Joe Rogan be at UFC 318? Paul Felder will join Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier at the commentary table for "Holloway vs. Poirier 3" on Sat. night (July 19, 2025) inside Smoothie King Center in New Orleans,

Ahead of his last dance, Poirier has been credited by UFC boss Dana White who labeled him as an ‘all-time great’ and admitted that he created the event just for ‘The Diamond’. The last time Poirier competed in front of his hometown fans, he ran through another Hawaiian, and he will be hoping history will repeat itself come July 19.