UFC, Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway
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Some of the biggest names in the sport help define Poirier's legacy ahead of his UFC 318 retirement fight vs. Max Holloway
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MMA Fighting on MSNDustin Poirier praises Ilia Topuria but cautions him about jumping up to welterweight to fight Islam MakhachevDustin Poirier praises Ilia Topuria after his stunning knockout over Charles Oliveira but he still warns him about jumping all the way to welterweight to go after somebody like Islam Makhachev
The 36-year-old is laying the gloves down on his terms, and doing it while still competing at the top of one of the toughest weight classes in mixed martial arts (MMA). During his last fight against Islam Makhachev,
💎💪 Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier is "My guy" and he will be rooting for him this Saturday. "Don't let Holloway to dictate the pace. He's one of the best once he finds his distance." 🎥 Okko MMA pic.twitter.com/RlrLv9FNf4
Dustin Poirier gave insight on Islam Makhachev's UFC welterweight debut. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) at the end of the year.