UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 7/19/2025
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UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 – Event Preview
The UFC returns with a blockbuster event as two of the most beloved and battle-tested warriors collide for a third and likely final time. Max “Blessed” Holloway and Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier headline UFC 318 in a rubber match that promises fireworks. With the lightweight division on fire, the winner could earn a direct shot at the title or cement their legacy as one of the greatest of their era.
Both fighters are coming off huge wins — Holloway’s recent highlight-reel KO of Justin Gaethje and Poirier’s submission of Arman Tsarukyan have reignited their momentum. With the series tied 1-1, this is more than a fight — it’s about legacy, redemption, and championship contention.
Event Details
- Event Name: UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV (US), BT Sport (UK), UFC Fight Pass (Prelims)
Fight Card
Main Card (PPV)
- Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 – Lightweight Main Event
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland – Middleweight Co-Main Event
- Charles Oliveira vs. Rafael Fiziev – Lightweight Bout
- Maycee Barber vs. Erin Blanchfield – Women’s Flyweight Bout
- Ian Garry vs. Vicente Luque – Welterweight Bout
Preliminary Card (ESPN / UFC Fight Pass)
- Brad Tavares vs. Gregory Rodrigues – Middleweight
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez – Bantamweight
- Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont – Women’s Featherweight
- Terrance McKinney vs. Joel Alvarez – Lightweight
Conclusion
UFC 318 delivered on its promise with a thrilling night of action. Max Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision after a five-round war that capped off one of the best trilogies in modern MMA history. Holloway showcased his trademark volume striking, cardio, and improved grappling defense, while Poirier landed several heavy shots that kept the fight razor-close.
In the co-main, Khamzat Chimaev earned a dominant decision over Sean Strickland, putting himself firmly in middleweight title contention. Elsewhere, Charles Oliveira returned to form, submitting Rafael Fiziev in the second round and calling for another shot at gold.