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 Orleansā Smoothie King Center (watch highlights).
Today, āThe Diamondā poured his heart out in a love letter to the sport that has given him so much and broken his heart several times.
āLetter to the game,
Thank you for allowing a kid to chase a dream. Thank you for the lessons. 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.
Iām forever grateful to have walked this path and the lessons Iāve learned will be with me until my heart stops. Iām not sure whatās next but Iāll do what you taught me, continue to walk confidently into the unknown.ā
Sincerely El Diamante
With a 30-10 record, Poirier leaves behind a legacy etched in MMA historyāremarkable for a fighter who never claimed undisputed UFC gold.
āThe Diamondā dazzled fans as one of the Octagonās most electrifying warriors, tying the record for most āFight of the Nightā bonuses (10), matching the Lightweight divisionās knockout record (9), and delivering five āFight of the Yearā 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 wonāt be the same without him. But as the man himself proved, Diamonds are forever.
Okay we gave you a whole retirement event, shut the fuck up now.