US EditionMax Holloway Retains UFC BMF Title, Spoils Dustin Poirier's Retirement Fight
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, JUL 19 – Max Holloway aims for Daniel Cormier to present the Baddest Motherfucker (BMF) belt if he wins the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, who is retiring after UFC 318.
- Max Holloway retained his BMF title by defeating Dustin Poirier on July 18, 2025, at UFC 318 in New Orleans' Smoothie King Center.
- This fight marked the third meeting between Holloway and Poirier, with Poirier leading the series 2-0 including a 2012 submission victory.
- Holloway landed 198 significant strikes in the 25-minute main event and openly stated he planned to spoil Poirier's retirement celebration while aiming to win more titles.
- UFC commentator Chael Sonnen said, "I cannot believe you are here," to which Holloway replied, "That's what BMF's do," reflecting his fight mindset.
- Holloway's victory indicates his ongoing pursuit of championship titles, while Poirier ended his notable career with his final bout held in Louisiana, where he hails from.
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You understood the situation. You knew they were coming. Hearing the boos that greeted Max Holloway as Moke Boy’s “Hawaiian Kickboxer” blared through the sound system inside of Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans for the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday was not surprising.
UFC 318 Spectacle Featuring Poirier and Holloway's Deciding Battle - Real News Now
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 318 event takes center stage at New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center this Saturday evening. Will Dustin Poirier manage to defeat Max Holloway once more? Will Poirier be able to seize the esteemed ‘BMF’ title belt in his retirement fight held in his birthplace? This article serves as a guide to the fight card of UFC 318, details of the ‘BMF’ title bout, and the ring walk timetable. Scheduled to occur tonight,…
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