Dustin Poirier’s storied mixed martial arts career is over, but the perennial fan favourite was unable to end it on a winning note.

Max Holloway put on a remarkable display at UFC 318 to outpoint Dustin Poirier and retain his BMF title. Both men went to war in the New Orleans main event, as Poirier retired from the sport after

While the storybook ending didn't take place at UFC 318, Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) retired at Smoothie King Center with his head held high. After his "BMF title defeat by unanimous decision to Max Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23- 8 UFC), Poirier signed off in front of his home state crowd."

Dustin Poirier may retire after UFC 318, but what does that mean for the future of the UFC’s boldest title? A deep dive into the uncertain fate of the BMF belt.

Top-ranked middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov met in the Octagon as the co-main event for UFC 318.

On Saturday night, the fan-favorite UFC BMF title will once again be up for grabs. The belt that has no specific weight class is currently held by featherweight great Max Holloway, and will be defended at lightweight against division legend Dustin Poirier.

The former UFC featherweight champion jumped on top for some ground-and-pound, but Poirier defended most of the shots to get back to his feet. Holloway scored another huge shot early in the second that had Poirier stunned.

Max Holloway successfully defended his “BMF” title and avenged two loses to Dustin Poirier earlier in his career with a unanimous decision victory in the main event of UFC 318 tonight at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans.