UFC 318 goes down on Saturday from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. In the main event, Louisiana legend Dustin Poirier will take a second crack at the symbolic BMF title when he faces Max Holloway.

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as Dustin Poirier's UFC 318 walkout will have a legendary special musical guest. Dustin Poirier's final UFC fight will get an extra special entrance this Saturday.

At UFC 318, fight fans around the world will witness ‘The Diamond’ shine for the very last time as Dustin The post Is Lil Wayne Walking out Louisiana Fighter Dustin Poirier for Retirement Fight at UFC 318?

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.