US EditionPoirier, Judice Both Make Weight for UFC 318 Bouts
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, JUL 19 – Dustin Poirier will retire after his 35th professional fight facing Max Holloway for the BMF lightweight title in a highly anticipated trilogy bout, UFC officials said.
- A Saturday night showdown headlines UFC 318 in New Orleans, with Poirier vs. Holloway trilogy fight at the Smoothie King Center on July 19, 2025.
- Holding a 2-0 edge, Poirier seeks one last victory, bids farewell after 13 years, and fights for the BMF title.
- UFC 318’s schedule includes 6:15 p.m. ET prelims and a 10 p.m. ET main card, followed by the co-main event featuring Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov, no attribution needed.
- With Lil Wayne by his side, Poirier makes his final walkout, a heartfelt farewell to his Louisiana fans, embodying a storybook ending. UFC/X
- Looking ahead, fans could soon see Topuria vs. Tsarukyan, with Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, potentially moving up to challenge Arman Tsarukyan, a title contender.
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Dustin Poirier Opens Up on Final Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 318 Retirement Fight
Dustin Poirier recently opened up about his final weight cut ahead of his retirement fight against Max Holloway. He weighed in at 156-pounds, making his UFC 318 headliner for the BMF title official.Unlike many fighters who appear mentally and physically drained, Poirier looked relaxed. He was in good spirits, rather than somebody who endured a grueling weight cut.Poirier said this may have been the easiest weight cut of his career.“Actually, it’…
Poirier, Judice both make weight for UFC 318 bouts
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) -- We are one step closer to fight night. Friday morning at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, both "Crispy" Carli Judice and "The Diamond" Dustin Poirier weighed in for their UFC 318 bouts. Judice came in at 125 lbs. for her flyweight bout against Nicolle Caliari. Caliri successfully cut weight and weighs a pound more than Judice at 126. Meanwhile, Poirier comes in at 156 lbs. for his final fight, against Max Holloway for the BMF …
Max Holloway Prepares for Redemption in UFC 318 Showdown - Real News Now
In the wake of securing the title for Knockout of the Year from his victory against Justin Gaethje, an unexpected downturn came into Max Holloway’s career. Ilia Topuria was successful in delivering a brutal knockout, a feat achieved by no one against Holloway prior to him. Currently, Dustin Poirier is gearing up to learn whether this previous knockout still impacts Holloway as he readies himself for challenging Holloway in the forthcoming UFC 31…
Dustin Poirier Tears Up & Gets Emotional During Faceoff Vs Max Holloway Ahead Of Retirement Fight In New Orleans
Dustin Poirier is soaking in all the emotions ahead of the final fight of his career. Earlier this year, Poirier revealed that UFC 318 in his home state of Louisiana would be the final fight of his career. “The UFC is coming back to New Orleans on July 19,” Poirier told ESPN’s Pat McAfee. “It’s going to be my final fight. I’m going to lay the gloves down in Louisiana, where it all started for me. The whole journey started there, and I’m honored …
Dustin Poirier outlines brutal expectation for Max Holloway clash at UFC 318: "We're going to be crash test dummies in there"
Dustin Poirier knows what he signed up for when he agreed to face Max Holloway for the third time at UFC 318. The veteran lightweight has no plans to turn this into a careful points battle.
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