US EditionUFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier - Main Card, Start Time, Main Event Walkouts, and More
NEW ORLEANS, JUL 19 – Dustin Poirier will retire after his final UFC 318 fight against Max Holloway, who aims to win the BMF title and move closer to a lightweight championship shot.
- UFC 318 is scheduled for July 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the main event featuring Max Holloway facing Dustin Poirier for the BMF title.
- Poirier plans to retire after this fight in his home state, while Holloway seeks to avenge two prior losses and continue his lightweight rise.
- The 14-fight pay-per-view card features 10 ranked fighters, with prelims starting at 6:30 PM ET and the main card airing on ESPN+ at $79.99.
- Holloway stated, "If it's a war he wants, it's a war he's going to get," and earned $600,000 in bonuses for previous fights.
- The event marks Poirier's final MMA appearance, suggesting the fight could close his career, while Holloway aims to disrupt that and possibly make history.
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