UFC 318: Rapper Lil Wayne To Walk Out With Dustin Poirier For His BMF Title Fight Against Max Holloway; Video

UFC star Dustin Poirier is set to fight his final MMA match at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19, and he’s making it special by walking to the Octagon with famous rapper Lil Wayne by his side. Both Poirier and Wayne are from Louisiana, making it a proud moment for their home state.

Poirier said his walkout will be a mix of two songs: James Brown’s “The Boss” and a Lil Wayne track. He used Lil Wayne’s music when he first entered the UFC, and now he’ll finish his career with the rapper walking beside him.

This last fight will be against Max Holloway for the BMF (Baddest Motherf***** Title.) Poirier and Holloway have fought before; both times Poirier won. The winner of this third and final match will take home the belt.

Poirier has had a long career in the UFC, fighting some of the best names in the sport. While he never became undisputed champion, he won the interim title and has always been a fan favorite for his heart and fighting spirit.

As he prepares to say goodbye, Poirier wants this last fight to be a memorable one for himself, for his fans, and for Louisiana. With Lil Wayne by his side, it promises to be an emotional and unforgettable night.

'I Can Take Him Down...': Arman Tsarukyan Warns Ilia Topuria Ahead Of Potential Fight For UFC Lightweight Title; Video

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has issued a bold warning to newly crowned champion Ilia Topuria, declaring that both he and former titleholder Islam Makhachev pose serious stylistic challenges for the undefeated Spaniard. Tsarukyan’s comments come shortly after Topuria’s emphatic victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, where he claimed the lightweight belt.

Speaking at a HypeFighting press conference, Tsarukyan questioned the level of grappling competition Topuria has faced so far. “Topuria hasn’t fought good wrestlers. He only fought Bryce Mitchell, and he took him down and held him there,” Tsarukyan stated. “I know for sure that wrestlers like Islam and I can take him down and control him on the ground.”

Tsarukyan, who has climbed steadily through the lightweight ranks with impressive wins and relentless wrestling, appears to be one of the top contenders in line to challenge Topuria next. The Georgian-born Spanish champion, known for his crisp striking and unbeaten record, now faces a new wave of challengers with elite grappling pedigrees.

Meanwhile, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the division, is being linked to a potential move up to welterweight. Talks have surfaced about a future superfight with Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight title.

With the UFC lightweight landscape shifting rapidly, fans could soon see a stylistic clash between Topuria’s striking finesse and Tsarukyan’s wrestling dominance, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the octagon.

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