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Dustin Poirier to Walk Out With Lil Wayne in UFC 318 Farewell Fight

Dana White approved Poirier’s request to include Lil Wayne in his walkout following a media day where heartfelt tributes underscored the fighter’s home-state sendoff.

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Overview

  • UFC President Dana White granted Poirier’s request to have Louisiana rap icon Lil Wayne join his walkout, blending the rapper’s music with Poirier’s traditional James Brown theme.
  • At media day, an emotional Poirier was moved to tears by letters from supporters, including a tribute from comedian Theo Von, highlighting the personal significance of his final fight.
  • UFC 318 will stream in the U.S. on ESPN+ PPV and in the U.K. on TNT Sports via Discovery+, with preliminary bouts beginning at 6 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday.
  • The main event features Poirier seeking to conclude his career with a third win over Max Holloway for the BMF belt in a rivalry that spans more than a decade.
  • The co-main event pits Paulo Costa against Roman Kopylov, while the main card also includes matchups like Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez and Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull.