On the topic of whether ‘The Diamond’ will be truly retired after UFC 318, Sterling suggested that Makhachev’s decision to vacate the crown has potentially put a fourth undisputed title shot back on the table for Poirier if he can “dominate” Holloway in New Orleans.

Daniel Cormier admits it won't be easy commentating Dustin Poirier's final appearance in the octagon at UFC 318.

UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik will be Octagon-side this weekend to call the BMF title fight, which features a trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier

Poirier bounced back in a big way, emerging victorious from a brutal and bloody war with Pettis that had many touting it as the Fight of the Year. The finish came somewhat anticlimactically in round three, however, when Pettis appeared to tap out with Poirier on top of him out of nowhere.

Michael Johnson (23-19 MMA, 15-15 UFC) competes in his 27th UFC lightweight bout, tied for third-most appearances in divisional history behind Miller (43) and Clay Guida (30). Johnson is 4-5 since he returned to the lightweight division in October 2019.