US EditionPoirier and Holloway Set the Tone at UFC 318 Media Day
ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUL 16 – Dustin Poirier aims to conclude his 15-year MMA career with a trilogy fight against Max Holloway for the BMF title, as UFC returns to New Orleans after 10 years.
- Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier will face Max Holloway in the main event at UFC 318 on Saturday night in New Orleans, competing for the prestigious UFC BMF championship.
- This event marks their third fight over 13 years, with Poirier winning the first by submission in 2012 and the second by unanimous decision in 2019.
- Poirier, 36 and in what he describes as the best condition of his career, fights in front of his home crowd as he prepares for retirement, while Holloway looks to bounce back after being stopped in the first round last October.
- Poirier expressed eagerness for Saturday’s fight, looking forward to demonstrating the results of their preparation, while Holloway emphasized their mutual awareness of the high stakes involved.
- The bout could mark the end of Poirier's career, taking place in front of a hometown audience as the UFC makes its first visit back to New Orleans since 2015, promising an emotional and meaningful finale.
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Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier Face Off in A Battle of Tenacity at UFC 318 - Real News Now
Max Holloway, having gained recognition for his Knockout of the Year victory over Justin Gaethje, was significantly upended in his subsequent fight. Holloway tasted a savage knockout by Ilia Topuria- a first-time experience for him. This shock lays the ground for Dustin Poirier’s curiosity, as he gets ready to delve into whether the questions from this KO persist while challenging Holloway on UFC 318. Being knocked out often leaves a lasting imp…
Poirier and Holloway set the tone at UFC 318 media day
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) -- The countdown to fight night continued Wednesday at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans as "The Diamond" Dustin Poirier and Max "Blessed" Holloway fielded questions from the media at UFC 318 media day ahead of their BMF title bout on Saturday. Poirier is thrilled to know that his supporters from Acadiana can be in the building for his last dance. "It's amazing. You know, I've been saying it all week," said Poirier. …
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