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The UFC is returning to New Orleans for the first time in ten years thanks to Dustin Poirier. Poirier, a Louisiana-native, is facing off against Max Holloway on July 19th in what is expected to be the final fight of his storied career.
While speaking to WDSU, that the New Orleans card was specifically built to honor Poirier, who has fought in some of the biggest fights in the promotion’s history.
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“Throughout the world, Dustin Poirier is a big star for us, He’s accomplished a lot in the sport. This is for him, to be honest with you. This is for him. He wanted to have his last fight and end his career in New Orleans so here we are.”
White went on to praise Poirier for his illustrious career inside the UFC Octagon.
“Actually, he’s ranked No. 5 in the world right now in the lightweight division,” White said about Poirier. “He’s a guy who’s held his position in the top 10 in the sport for a very long time. He’s achieved a lot.
“He’s one of the all-time greats. Thousands of people have fought in the UFC, I don’t know where I could rank him but he’s one of the all-time greats.”
UFC 318 is set to take place at the Smoothie King Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana and will air live on ESPN PPV.