Poirier was born and raised in Lafayette, about a two-hour drive west of New Orleans.

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier go toe-to-toe for a third time on Saturday, with their eagerly awaited lightweight bout the headline act at UFC 318 in New Orleans.

Holloway, who made his 2012 UFC debut against Poirier, might be the perfect opponent for his retirement.

Projections from sportsbooks reveal an equitable division between anticipated decisions and finishes, with seven bouts forecasted to conclude prior to the final bell.

Holloway hasn't fought since he was TKO'd by then-featherweight king Ilia Topuria in October but he'd previously won three straight, including a memorable KO of Justin Gaethje for the company's popul...