UFC superstar Dustin Poirier stepped into the Octagon for his final fight at UFC 318, falling to Max Holloway via unanimous decision and has released a ‘letter to the game’

Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier lost to Max Holloway via unanimous decision in his final fight at UFC 318, ending his career with 39 wins and 10 losses.

The emotions of retirement fight week at UFC 318 are still running high for Dustin Poirier, who is "forever grateful" to mixed martial arts.

The UFC event broke records, with over 18,000 fans packed the arena where they watched, heckled and cheered as two fighters clashed in a cage. Theo Von, Lil Wayne and other celebrities were in attendance.

As a part of the tribute to "The Diamond," the promotion put together an incredible video titled "Paid In Full: The Dustin Poirier Story," which first played during the UFC 318 broadcast before his final fight against Max Holloway.

Dustin Poirier will receive a hero's welcome in his native Louisiana at UFC 318 when he battles Max Holloway for a third time in their careers. It's a respect Poirier earned from his peers and the promotion that they would take a PPV event to New Orleans for the first time in 25 years as a proper send off to one of the good guys in the sport's history.

Dustin Poirier puts a bow on his legendary career Saturday with one final homecoming clash in New Orleans against BMF champ Max Holloway.