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.

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 may not have gone out on top, but he retired a legend nonetheless. The former UFC interim lightweight champion — and all-time great action fighter — called it a career on Saturday night after falling short in his Louisiana homecoming against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318.