To be sure, Poirier (30-9) has had a decorated career. The former Interim UFC lightweight champion owns 15 wins by knockout and eight by submission, with 13 first-round finishes. “The Diamond” holds wins against Conor McGregor twice, and his two most recent victories are against Benoit Saint Denis and Michael Chandler.

Dustin Poirier will receive a hero's welcome in his native Louisiana at UFC 318 when he battles Max Holloway for a third time in their careers. It's a respect Poirier earned from his peers and the promotion that they would take a PPV event to New Orleans for the first time in 25 years as a proper send off to one of the good guys in the sport's history.

Israel Adesanya has a special bond with Dustin Poirier. Ahead of Poirier’s final fight this Saturday at UFC 318, the tributes have been pouring in for “The Diamond,” one of the most beloved figures in all of MMA.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as Dustin Poirier's UFC 318 walkout will have a legendary special musical guest. Dustin Poirier's final UFC fight will get an extra special entrance this Saturday.

Daniel Cormier admits it won't be easy commentating Dustin Poirier's final appearance in the octagon at UFC 318.