MMA demands incredible sacrifice from its athletes. Fighters push their bodies to the absolute limit while their families watch from the sidelines. The cuts, bruises, and broken bones become part of everyday life for these warriors. But what about the people who love them most? What happens when a fighter’s daughter has to watch her dad get hurt over and over again? <\/p>
Dustin Poirier has been throwing punches professionally for over 15 years now. The Louisiana native has given fans some of the most memorable fights in UFC history. He’s battled legends like Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Islam Makhachev throughout his career. Each fight took something from him, and his family witnessed every single moment. His daughter Parker Noelle has grown up watching her father’s face get rearranged. She has seen him celebrate victories and cry after devastating losses. Now, as Poirier prepares for his final fight at UFC<\/a> 318 against Max Holloway, she is ready to see him hang up those gloves for good!<\/p> Parker Noelle Poirier created something special for her father ahead of his retirement fight. She made an artwork that perfectly captured her feelings about his final octagon appearance. The piece featured a simple but powerful message that would make any parent’s heart melt. She wrote <\/p> “Dad I love you so much. I’m happy you are done fighting.” <\/em><\/strong><\/p>Dustin Poirier’s Daughter Shares A Heartfelt Message<\/h2>