Four days ago, UFC superstar Dustin Poirier stepped into the Octagon for his final fight at UFC 318, falling to Max Holloway via unanimous decision in a thrilling swan song inside New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center (watch highlights).
Today, “The Diamond” poured his heart out in a love letter to the sport that has given him so much and broken his heart several times.
Read it below:
“Letter to the game,
Thank you for allowing a kid to chase a dream. Thank you for the
ADlessons. Thank you for the heartbreak. Thank you for a platform to raise others up.
When I started I wanted to find out how good of a fighter I can be, and I found out.
Fighting is life, Fighting is the truth.
I’m forever grateful to have walked this path and the lessons I’ve learned will be with me until my heart stops. I’m not sure what’s next but I’ll do what you taught me, continue to walk confidently into the unknown.”
Sincerely El Diamante
With a 30-10 record, Poirier leaves behind a legacy etched in MMA history—remarkable for a fighter who never claimed undisputed UFC gold.
“The Diamond” dazzled fans as one of the Octagon’s most electrifying warriors, tying the record for most “Fight of the Night” bonuses (10), matching the Lightweight division’s knockout record (9), and delivering five “Fight of the Year” contenders.
Some of his hit list? Five former UFC champs: Max Holloway (twice), Conor McGregor (twice), Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis, and Justin Gaethje.
Beyond the violence he brought to the UFC, Poirier is a philanthropist through his Good Fight Foundation, a nonprofit that supports underserved communities with initiatives focused on scholarships, food security, and community programs to address social inequities.
Poirier is a one-of-one legend, and the Octagon won’t be the same without him. But as the man himself proved, Diamonds are forever.
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