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Joe Rogan has been the electrifying voice of the UFC, providing technical analysis with unfiltered enthusiasm that resonates with hardcore fans and casual viewers. Beyond his role as a color commentator,
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The UFC is back in the bayou for the first time in 10 years, and one of Louisiana’s own will hang up the gloves after the headliner. UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
All eyes are on Poirier, and the UFC has matched that spotlight with a massive paycheck. According to estimates based on his previous contracts and PPV headliner status, Poirier is expected to make around $1 million in guaranteed money,
Dustin Poirier opens up about Joe Rogan missing UFC 318 and expresses gratitude for Daniel Cormier calling his final UFC fight in New Orleans.
The promotion has released the UFC 318 cold open video, and it pays tribute to the rivalry between the two longtime UFC standouts, who have fought two times previously. Poirier beat Holloway in Holloway's promotional debut in 2012, then beat him for the interim lightweight belt in 2019.
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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNDustin Poirier receives king's treatment from the New Orleans Saints ahead of final fightLouisiana legend Dustin Poirier toured the New Orleans Saints' facilities and shared his take on the state of the team before his final fight.
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.