NEW ORLEANS – Dustin Poirier thinks Max Holloway could do better in a rematch vs. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) lost his retirement fight to BMF champion Holloway in Saturday's UFC 318 headliner at Smoothie King Center.

Holloway retained the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title and finally beat his old rival, who retired in his home state

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 panel discusses the aftermath to Max Holloway's win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 and the possibillity of a rematch versus champion Ilia Topuria