US EditionFull q&a: Ufc Legend Dustin Poirier Talks Dramatic Finale in New Orleans
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, where Max Holloway will defend his BMF title against Dustin Poirier in what will be Poirier’s final fight before retirement.
- The bout was rescheduled from UFC 317 last month after Poirier withdrew due to illness, setting up a trilogy fight where Poirier seeks to retire with a win and Holloway aims to avenge two losses.
- The UFC 318 card features 14 fights with 10 ranked fighters, including co-main events Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov and Patricio Pitbull vs. Dan Ige, with prelims starting at 6:30 PM ET and the main card at 10:00 PM ET.
- Holloway embraces the villain role amid a hostile crowd likely favoring Poirier, stating, "If it’s a war he wants, it’s a war he’s going to get," and expects Poirier to bring a fierce fight in their final exchange.
- The event will be broadcast on ESPN+ pay-per-view for $79.99 with additional coverage on TNT Sports , Sony LIV , and free live streaming via JioTV for Jio users, marking a globally accessible finale for Poirier.
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FULL Q&A: UFC legend Dustin Poirier talks dramatic finale in New Orleans
Poirier vs. Holloway III: Same story or a new chapter at UFC 318?
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) -- It's fight week here in the bayou state. "The Diamond" Dustin Poirier will go toe to toe with Max "Blessed" Holloway Saturday, July 19 in the main event of UFC 318 for the BMF title. Poirier is 2-0 all-time against Holloway, looking to make it 3-0 on his way out of the UFC. UFC veteran "Crazy" Tim Credeur was in Dustin's corner for the first fight he had against Max Holloway at UFC 143 in 2012. Poirier won the bout at …
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Max Holloway is bracing for an all-out war when he takes on Dustin Poirier in the UFC 318 main event. This bout will be contested for Holloway’s BMF title and cap off a legendary career.For Holloway, 33, it is a chance to avenge two previous losses to Poirier and continue his ascension at lightweight. On the other hand, for Poirier, 36, it’s an opportunity to retire with a win and as champion.Poirier holds the home-field advantage with UFC 318 t…
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his opinion on who should award the BMF title to the winner of the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway fight, depending on who emerges victorious. On Saturday night, Dustin Poirier will fight Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318. The two will compete for the BMF title, in what will also be the final fight of Poirier's career. As you can imagine, it's expected to be a very emotional moment. Throughout the…
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