• UFC 318 features Max Holloway defending his “BMF” title against Dustin Poirier in New Orleans.
• The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on July 19, 2025, with prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET and early prelims at 6 p.m. ET.
• This is the third fight between Holloway and Poirier, with Poirier winning the previous two encounters.
• The “BMF” title is a symbolic belt representing the UFC’s most ferocious fighters.

UFC 318 will see Max Holloway put his “BMF” title on the line against Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Will Poirier retire a winner? Or will Holloway get the elusive victory?

Here’s your guide to UFC 318 fight card, schedule, odds, predictions and how to watch.

What time does UFC 318 full fight card start tonight, July 19, 2025? When are UFC 318 fights?

Live coverage of UFC 318 early preliminary card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19. Prelims continue at 8 p.m. ET followed by the main card pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET.

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UFC 318 full fight card schedule tonight, July 19, 2025

Here is the UFC 318 fight card schedule with approximate fight times for July 19, 2025. All times are Eastern:

UFC 318 fight card schedule: main card fights, 10 p.m. lineup, July 19, 2025

UFC 318 fight card schedule: prelims, 8 p.m. lineup, July 19, 2025

UFC 318 fight card schedule: early preliminary fights, 6 p.m. lineup, ET, July 19, 2025

What is the UFC ‘BMF’ title? Who has the ‘BMF’ belt?

The BMF belt stands for “Baddest Motherf*****” and is currently held by Max Holloway. The belt created in 2019 is not an actual title. The symbolic belt represents the UFC’s most ferocious fighters.

UFC 318 preview: Has Dustin Poirier ever fought Max Holloway?

Yes. This is the third fight between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.

Who won Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 1?

Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway by submission with a triangle armbar at 3:23 in the first round in UFC 143. The fight was Holloway’s UFC debut in February of 2012, where he was a late replacement for Ricardo Lamas, who was slated to replace Erik Koch. 

When was Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 2? Who won the fight?

Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 2 took place at UFC 236 in April of 2019. Poirier won by unanimous decision.

UFC 318 odds: Who will win Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 3? Who will win Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov?

Here are UFC 318 fight card odds via BetMGM:

UFC 318 predictions: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 breakdown

How to live stream UFC 318 PPV fights tonight on Saturday, July 19, 2025? Streaming live UFC fight card on ESPN+ today

UFC 318 streaming options include ESPN+ and pay-per-view. Preliminary card fights on ESPN+ begin at 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19, 2025. The main PPV fight card is at 10 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Details below:

• An ESPN+ subscription is required to purchase the pay-per-view.
• Purchase an ESPN+ monthly subscription and the pay-per-view are available for $91.98 (includes first month of ESPN+)
• Purchase an ESPN+ annual subscription and the pay-per-view together for $134.98 (includes your first year of ESPN+)
• Subscription renews on a monthly or annual basis at the then-current retail price (currently $11.99/mo or $119.99/yr, plus tax where applicable).
• Valid for new or returning subscribers only. Not for commercial use; additional terms apply.

Catch UFC 318 preliminary fights on ESPN+

UFC 318 weigh-in highlights: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3

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Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.