Dustin Poirier will get a heroes’ sendoff in his final UFC fight later this year against BMF titleholder Max Holloway in New Orleans. It’s rare for the UFC to grant a legend of Poirier’s caliber a hometown booking for a retirement fight, but Poirier’s unique career warrants unique circumstances for his final bout.

The first BMF title fight took place between Diaz and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244 in November 2019. Holloway won the title at UFC 300 in April 2024 in a win over Justin Gaethje. Poirier fought in his own BMF title match against Gaethje at UFC 291 in July 2023. The 36-year-old Poirier has a record of 30-9.