The Smoothie King Center will host the last fight of Dustin Poirier’s career. It’s only fitting that one of the toughest fighters in UFC history faces Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19.
Poirier (30-9, 1 NC) started his career in 2009 and joined the UFC in 2011. The former interim champion has been in wars against some of MMA’s best. “The Diamond” has 15 wins via knockout and eight via submission.
Poirier is ready to leave it all on the line in New Orleans. Outside of his toughness, Poirier has reflected on his journey and is ready to be remembered for more than just his record.
“A kid chasing a dream to find out how good of a fighter he can be to change his life through this sport, using fighting as a vehicle to reach the stars. I created a great life for my family. Along the way, I created a legacy as a byproduct,” Poirier said via CBS.
“I wasn’t trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to make things happen. It’s the truth. I want people to remember me as a guy who showed up to fight, win or lose, every time. You knew it would be a good scrap when Dustin was on a fight card.”
Holloway (26-8) is a former featherweight champion who knocked Justin Gaethje out to win the BMF Title. “Blessed” is one of the top strikers in MMA history. While 0-2 against Poirier, Holloway looks to leave the past behind and end Poirier’s career on a sour note.
The Sporting News will provide results from the entire UFC 318 fight card.
UFC 318 full card results
Main Card
- Max Holloway (c) def. Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision for the BMF Title (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
- Paulo Costa def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Daniel Rodriguez def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Patricio “Pitbull” Freire def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Michael Johnson def. Daniel Zellhuber via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Prelims
- Vinicius Oliveira def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Brendan Allen def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Nikolay Veretennikov def. Francisco Prado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ateba Abega Gautier def. Robert Valentin via TKO (1:10 into round one)
Early Prelims
- Islam Dulatov def. Adam Fugitt via KO (4:06 into round one)
- Jimmy Crute def. Marcin Prachnio via armbar (4:42 into round one)
- Ryan Spann def. Lukasz Brzeski via guillotine choke (2:47 into round one)
- Brunno Ferreira def. Jackson McVey via armbar (3:35 into round one)
- Carli Judice def. Nicolle Caliari via TKO (1:30 into round three)
Where to watch UFC 318 prelims
The UFC 318 preliminaries, starting at 8 p.m. ET, will be available on Disney+. The early preliminaries at 6:30 p.m. ET will also be available via Disney+.
Where to watch UFC 318
The UFC 318 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+. The PPV price for UFC 318 is $79.99 for current subscribers.
In Australia, the UFC 318 main card is available via pay-per-view on Foxtel’s Main Event / Kayo, which also requires a subscription
UFC 318 start time
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Time: 10 p.m. ET (8 p.m. ET for prelims) | 7 p.m. PT | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Location: Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, Louisiana
UFC 318 will be at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 19. The early prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, while the prelims are at 8 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, and Holloway and Poirier should make their way to the octagon around 12:30 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
