Dustin Poirier to Make His Final Octagon Walk With Legendary Louisiana Rapper Lil Wayne

Time of India

6 days ago

Images via Imagn (Dustin Poirier and Lil Wayne)
At UFC 318, fight fans will witness the final chapter of Dustin Poirier's storied career as 'The Diamond' steps into the Octagon one last time to face Max Holloway for the coveted BMF title.
For the unversed, Poirier was Holloway's debut opponent back in 2012 when both of them were in their early 20s. Then, at UFC 236, Poirier beat Holloway in a five-round slugfest to win the only UFC title in his career in the form of the interim 155-pound gold. Fittingly, this trilogy bout takes place at the Smoothie King Center in Poirier's hometown of Louisiana, making the night even more legendary.
Dustin Poirier's swansong to be made more meaningful with
Lil Wayne
's appearance at UFC 318
Adding to the hometown flavor, Poirier won't be walking alone.
In a recent backstage interview with ESPN, he confirmed the rumors that had been buzzing since April: iconic Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne will accompany him for his retirement walk to the cage.
'[Lil] Wayne is walking me out. 100 percent,' Poirier confirmed.
With two hometown legends coming together, UFC 318 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night. This moment will be a full-circle finale for the Lafayette native. When Poirier first stepped into the UFC spotlight in 2011, he made his walk to the Octagon with Wayne's 'Drop the World' blasting through the speakers.
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Over time, he adopted James Brown's 'The Boss' as his signature walkout anthem. Now, for his final fight, Poirier is bringing both influences together. In a recent interview, he shared his plan: 'It will be a little bit of James Brown, a little bit of Wayne. Yeah, Wayne's walking out with me. I have to (stick with the James Brown song).
The former interim champion added, 'I have paid the cost to be the boss. On my last one, I can't go that far away from it.
I need to hear that. I need to feel that vibe before I fight someone.' Like Poirier, Wayne is Louisiana through and through, and he's long been a vocal supporter of the UFC star. Adding to the emotion of the night, Poirier's final fight comes against a familiar foe.
Dustin Poirier Aims to Test Max Holloway's Toughness at UFC 318
UFC 318 will mark the third meeting between him and Max Holloway, a rivalry that has spanned more than ten years and helped define both of their legacies. The duo has faced off at UFC 143 and UFC 236, respectively, with Poirier coming out on top on both occasions.
At the UFC 318 media day, Dustin Poirier was asked about Max Holloway's chin, especially after Holloway suffered his first knockout loss at the hands of Ilia Topuria at UFC 308.
'With the durability talk, it's tough to say. You know, a lot of things play into that. Genetics, lifestyle, all kinds of stuff,' Poirier said about Holloway.
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He added, 'We'll find out Saturday night if that shot really affected him. That's my goal is to find out. But I'm expecting another war.'
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