As far as Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier are concerned, an extra $50,000 should've come their way for their efforts in the UFC 318 main event.

Dustin Poirier lost his UFC retirement fight to Max Holloway in New Orleans. But the Lafayette native left the cage with pride and gratitude. "I’m a kid just living his dream out here. I’m chasing dreams still.

Dustin Poirier didn't walk out of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with a win Saturday, but he did leave with the respect of his peers.