UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 – Everything you need to know
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- 📅 Date : July 19 at 8:00 PM EST
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📍 Location : Smoothie King Center in Louisiana, USA
- 📺 Broadcast : ESPN+
- 🕘 Hours (Eastern Time)
The stakes of UFC 318: between legacy, rise and rivalries
UFC 318 isn't just another summer card. It's an event filled with stories, chapter endings, and new beginnings. Here are the key takeaways that make this a must-see event for MMA fans:
- This fight against Max Holloway will mark the final bout of Dustin Poirier's legendary career, one of the most respected and beloved athletes in the sport. A veteran of the octagon, Poirier has faced it all: McGregor, Khabib, Gaethje, Chandler... He chooses to conclude his story in front of his fans in Louisiana, where it all began.
- Fresh off being crowned “Baddest Motherf*cker” after a memorable knockout over Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway is putting that title back on the line. This fight may not have an immediate impact on the official rankings, but it is highly symbolic . Holloway wants to prove he’s still at the top and could even claim a shot at the official lightweight title.
Breakthrough opportunities for many talents
- Roman Kopylov can break into the top 10 middleweight if he beats an established name like Paulo Costa.
- Daniel Zellhuber has the opportunity to make a name for himself by beating a feared veteran like Michael Johnson.
- Multiple Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” makes his UFC debut, and the world is watching. His performance could open the door to more major moves between organizations.
🥊 Main fight: Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier III (The Last Dance)
Poirier currently leads 2-0 in this rivalry, having won the first two fights in 2012 and 2019. Now, this is the last fight for legend Dustin Poirier before retiring and he has chosen to fight Max Holloway.
This choice is a symbolic one since Dustin Poirier was Max Holloway's very first UFC fight, and now he wants this one to be his last as well.
For this retirement fight, Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway will fight for the BMF belt
Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
Middleweight Fight
A duel between Brazilian and Russian punchers. Costa, a former title contender, returns with his physical power, while Kopylov is surging with several recent knockouts. This fight promises to be a real eye-opener.
Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Welterweight Fight
Two of the division's most unpredictable strikers. Holland returns with his laid-back yet dangerous style, while Rodriguez hopes to bounce back from a rough patch. This matchup has implications for the top 15 rankings at 170 lbs.
Dan Ige vs. Patricio “Pitbull” Freire
Featherweight Fight
A clash between a solid UFC veteran and a multiple Bellator champion. "Pitbull" makes his official UFC debut in a highly anticipated fight. Ige is known for his toughness and clean boxing – a true test of fire for the newcomer.
Preliminary Fight Card (8:00 PM ET)
- Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Gautier vs Robert Valentin
Early Preliminary Fights Map (6:15 p.m. ET)
- Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs. Łukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Jackson McVey
- Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari
Where to watch UFC 318
🍁For fans in Canada
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Main Card (10:00 PM ET) :
➤ Available on pay-per-view on UFC Fight Pass , Bell, Videotron, Rogers, Shaw and other local providers.
➤ Also accessible via RDS , depending on your TV subscription.
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Preliminaries (8:00 p.m. ET) :
➤ Broadcast on TSN and RDS in French (depending on rights and programming).
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Early Prelims (6:15 p.m. ET) :
➤ Live on UFC Fight Pass exclusively.
🌐 For fans in the United States
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Main card (10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT) :
➤ Exclusively on ESPN+ on PPV (subscription required).
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Preliminaries (8:00 p.m. ET) :
➤ On ESPN and ESPN+ .
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Early Prelims (6:15 p.m. ET) :
➤ Streamed on UFC Fight Pass .
