Pakistan, July 21 -- Max Holloway retained the symbolic BMF title as Dustin Poirier's esteemed career ended in defeat at UFC 318 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Holloway's volume of strikes helped him win an entertaining contest by unanimous decision as he became the first fighter to defend the belt awarded to the UFC's "baddest".

Afterwards Holloway called out lightweight champion Ilia Topuria before paying tribute to fellow American Poirier. "I've got some history with the champ. UFC, it's your move next, baby, but I'm done talking," said Holloway.

"This is Dustin's retirement fight - give it up to my man." Former interim lightweight champion Poirier, 36, retires as one of the most respected athletes to step foot inside the octagon.

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