Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) returns to the cage in a retirement bout this Saturday in the main event of UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+ ), which takes place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. He takes on former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in a trilogy bout.

In the main event of UFC 318 this weekend, Dustin Poirier fights for the final time and aims to take the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title from his old rival Max Holloway. Poirier, a fan favourite and lightweight legend, will bow out in his home state of Louisiana, duelling with Holloway for the third time.

UFC 318 will feature Max Holloway facing off against Dustin Poirier for his final UFC fight on Saturday. Here is what to know.