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In the headliner, Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) will try to play spoiler against Louisiana local hero Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC), who will retire after the fight in front of his home fans. Poirier has two previous wins over Holloway in 2012 and 2019, making it a 13-year rivalry trilogy.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0fourth episode of “Embedded” follows the headliners, as well as other featured fighters, while they get ready for fight week. Here’s the description, via YouTube:<\/p>\n
Max Holloway hangs out with his team; Robert Valentin seeks advice from a tarot card reader; Dustin Poirier visits the New Orleans Saints practice facility before making the media rounds; Dan Ige shows off his AirBnB; Patricio Pitbull checks out one of the most famous cars in film history; Max Holloway hits pads.<\/p>\n
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