UFC 318: Newcomer steps in on short notice to save bout on Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier fight card

Dustin Poirier’s advice to the next generation of fighters: “Go to college.”

UFC lightweight star Dustin Poirier offered unexpected guidance for aspiring combat sports athletes in a recent interview with Megan Olivi. When asked what advice he would give to the next generation of fighters hoping to follow in his footsteps, Poirier paused before delivering his response: “Go to college.” The surprising recommendation came during a thoughtful conversation about the emotional and physical toll of pursuing excellence in profes…

UFC 318: Newcomer steps in on short notice to save bout on Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier fight card

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jackson McVey will debut on a UFC pay-per-view card after all. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that McVey will step in on less than two weeks notice to face Brunno Ferreira at UFC 318. The event takes place July 19 at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans. Laerte Viana first reported the booking. McVey steps in for Ikram Aliskerov, who shared on Instagram that he suffe…