Everything You Need to Know About UFC 318
Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated nights in MMA history. UFC 318 is set to deliver fireworks on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The main event features a legendary showdown as Max Holloway puts his coveted “BMF” belt on the line against Dustin Poirier in what promises to be an emotional and unforgettable battle.
This fight is not just about the title. It marks Poirier’s final bow, signaling the end of an era for one of the sport’s fiercest warriors. UFC President Dana White made it clear that this night is all about honoring Poirier, who is determined to retire fighting in his home state. The stakes could not be higher and the energy is electric.
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 318:
How to Watch UFC 318
- Date: Saturday, July 19
- Start Time:
- Early Prelims at 6:00 PM EST
- Prelims at 8:00 PM EST
- Main Card at 10:00 PM EST
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- How to Watch:
The UFC 318 Fight Card
Main Card
- BMF Championship: Max Holloway (c) vs. Dustin Poirier (Lightweight)
- Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov (Middleweight)
- Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight)
- Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez (Welterweight)
- Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber (Lightweight)
Prelims
- Kyler Phillips vs. Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
- Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen (Middleweight)
- Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (Welterweight)
- Ateba Gautier vs. Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
- Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov (Welterweight)
- Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio (Light Heavyweight)
- Ryan Spann vs. Łukasz Brzeski (Heavyweight)
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Jackson McVey (Middleweight)
- Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari (Flyweight)
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Connor Rogowsky
Connor “Rags” Rogowsky is a Co-Founder of The Scrap, where he contributes MMA content and occasionally delves into the world of pro wrestling. A former collegiate athlete in football and track, Connor pairs his sports experience with academic expertise to the pieces he writes. He holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.
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