Round three of Max Holloway versus Dustin Poirier headlines UFC 318 as the current BMF champion, Holloway looks to finally take down his longtime rival.
Dustin Poirier fights Max Holloway during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dustin Poirier fights Max Holloway during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Logan Riely/Getty Images
How to Watch UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Stream: ESPN+ (WATCH NOW)
This is the third time these two staples of the sport will face off on the UFC stage, with Poirier winning both of their previous matchups. The last time they fought back in 2019 at UFC 236, the bout instantly became an all-time classic, with both fighters outlasting the final bell, despite taking massive damage.
This time around, Holloway enters as the current BMF belt holder, and although it is not an official championship belt, it remains one of the most sought-after in the sport.
The main card features a number of other fantastic matchups, including a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov as well as a welterweight fight between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez.
Michael Johnson versus Daniel Zellhuber will get the main card started, while Dan Ige and Patricio Pitbull will try to set the tone before the final three fights of the night begin.
Even if you are not a hardcore fan of MMA or UFC, Holloway versus Poirier is always a sight to see, and the two legends should bring their A-game to this one.
This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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