UFC star Dustin Poirier is set to fight his final MMA match at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, and he’s making it special by walking to the Octagon with famous rapper Lil Wayne by his side. Both Poirier and Wayne are from Louisiana, making it a proud moment for their home state.

Dustin Poirier has been teasing a Lil Wayne walkout for his retirement fight against Max Holloway at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday night, but nothing had been confirmed — until now. During UFC 318 media day, Poirier was asked if a Lil Wayne walkout was locked in and “The Diamond” confirmed.

UFC lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier says Lil Wayne will walk him out at UFC 318 but he’s keeping his usual track.

Dustin Poirier’s final UFC walk is building up to be a legendary affair, as the Louisiana native confirmed hip hop icon and New Orleans native Lil Wayne will

It was Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson who first wrapped the belt around Jorge Masvida l at UFC 244, following his win over Nate Diaz in 2019. Then, it was Masvidal who presented the belt to Gaethje and later, Mark Coleman, handing it off to Holloway.