
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)
- Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber (Lightweight)
- Ateba Gautier vs. Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
- Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight)
- Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov (Middleweight)
Prelims
- Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen (Middleweight)
- Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov (Welterweight)
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)
- Neil Magny vs. Gunnar Nelson (Welterweight)
- Kyler Phillips vs. Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
- Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari (Flyweight)
- Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio (Light Heavyweight)
- Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (Welterweight)
- Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez (Welterweight)
- Ryan Spann vs. Łukasz Brzeski (Heavyweight)