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,

After hinting at the possibility in recent weeks, Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) confirmed Wednesday that rap legend Lil Wayne will accompany him during his final UFC walk. Lil Wayne's presence won't deter Poirier from sticking with his classic walkout music, however. Poirier will still walk to James Brown's "The Boss" as he long has.

UFC lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier says Lil Wayne will walk him out at UFC 318 but he’s keeping his usual track.

It was Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson who first wrapped the belt around Jorge Masvida l at UFC 244, following his win over Nate Diaz in 2019. Then, it was Masvidal who presented the belt to Gaethje and later, Mark Coleman, handing it off to Holloway.

Dustin Poirier’s final UFC walk is building up to be a legendary affair, as the Louisiana native confirmed hip hop icon and New Orleans native Lil Wayne will