“He Has My Number”: Dustin Poirier Wants Iconic American Rapper To Walk Him Out At UFC 318 Retirement Fight

Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier hinted at retirement after losing his title fight against Islam Makhachev. However, for the fans, he decided to step into the Octagon one last time. Poirier is making his retirement bout something truly unexpected by facing Max Holloway in a lightweight showdown. To make the moment even more iconic, Poirier wants legendary American rapper Lil Wayne to walk him out at UFC 318.

Poirier and Holloway are set to clash for the third time, with ‘The Diamond’ holding victories in both of their previous bouts. However, This time, the stakes are even higher as ‘Blessed’ will put his BMF title on the line.

In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Poirier opened up about how he hopes to make his final walk to the Octagon unforgettable by having Lil Wayne join him. Reflecting on his UFC debut and what would be a full-circle moment, the former title challenger said:

“My first fight in the UFC I walked out to a Lil Wayne song. I want to walk out WITH Lil Wayne for my last fight. Drop the world. He has my number, hit me up Wayne.”

Chael Sonnen Says Dustin Poirier Could Face Tough Crowd In Final UFC Appearance

UFC Hall of Fame: Chael Sonnen

Dustin Poirier will face Max Holloway for the BMF title at UFC 318 on July 19 at the Smoothie King Center, his hometown. While fans will be behind him, UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes fighting at home may actually work against Poirier.

On ESPN’s Good Guy / Bad Guy, Sonnen said,

“It’s a home field disadvantage. Everybody that you’ve ever told from the local pub to your high school what a bada** you are, is going to come out and they’re gonna find out and they’re going to remember. And they’re not gonna care if that guy is undefeated or a champion or a three-time black belt in some kind of division.”

Sonnen explains that fighting at home adds pressure because Poirier will have to deal with expectations from fans, media, and ticket demands, which makes it harder, not easier. However, with the fight so hyped, fans are sure to get even more excited as UFC 318 approaches.