Dustin Poirier measures up Max Holloway
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The promotion has released the UFC 318 cold open video, and it pays tribute to the rivalry between the two longtime UFC standouts, who have fought two times previously. Poirier beat Holloway in Holloway's promotional debut in 2012, then beat him for the interim lightweight belt in 2019.
Dustin Poirier is not going back on his retirement to get on the UFC card for the 2026 event at the White House.
MMA fans will be treated to a BMF title fight at UFC 318 on Saturday night, headlined by a trilogy fight between BMF titleholder Max Holloway & Dustin Poirier.
UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN2/ESPN+) takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). UFC 318 takes place at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.