Dustin Poirier Reads Emotional Letters Before UFC 318 Farewell

As Dustin Poirier prepares for what could be the final walk of his career at UFC 318, ESPN MMA captures one of the most human moments of fight week. In this video, Poirier sits down and reads letters written to him by fellow fighters, longtime friends, and even comedian Theo Von — a fellow Louisiana native who’s been in Dustin’s corner from the start.

In a sport often dominated by bravado, this moment strips it all down. Poirier reflects on the journey — the wins, the wars, the weight cuts, and the sacrifices that defined his run in the UFC. It's a raw, unfiltered look at a man who gave everything to the Octagon and who now faces Max Holloway one last time in Holloway vs Poirier III.

Beyond the main event, UFC 318 is stacked with key fights like Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov, but this video brings the focus back to what matters: legacy, community, and what it means to walk away from the game with your chin up.

If you’ve followed Poirier’s career, or even if you’re just tuning in for the end, this video is essential viewing. It’s not just about fighting — it’s about who he fought for.