Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in Smoothie King Center, New Orleans for the "BMF" Title Belt. Both fighters aim to redeem themselves after suffering losses in their last bouts.
Max Holloway, known as "Blessed," brings his outstanding experience from 26 wins and associations like Gracie Technics and Legacy Muay Thai. Despite a recent KO loss to Ilia Topuria, his rich fighting history primes him for redemption against a seasoned lightweight competitor like Poirier.
Dustin Poirier, "The Diamond," has 30 victories but recently faced defeat through submission by Islam Makhachev. His American Top Team ties and deep experience make him formidable against Holloway's featherweight background.
What time is Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 3 fight
Live coverage for the Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 02:20 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 01:20 PM |
The UFC 318 event will take place on July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The main event features Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier competing for the UFC "BMF" Title Belt in a lightweight bout. The fight is scheduled for five rounds.
The event is set to start at 10:20 PM EST. Please note that the main event's start time might vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. Fans should check local listings or a time conversion table to find out when it starts in their area.
This event promises an exciting night of action as these top fighters step into the octagon.
Fighters Details
Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier for the UFC "BMF" Title Belt in a lightweight bout.
Max Holloway
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 34
- Record: 26 / 8 / 0
Max Holloway has an experienced fight record with 26 wins, including 12 by knockout, and 8 losses. Holloway lost his most recent bout to Ilia Topuria by knockout. Max’s past opponent, Ilia, holds a record of 17-0 with 7 knockouts and is in the featherweight class. Facing Poirier, a natural lightweight, presents a stronger challenge due to weight difference.
Dustin Poirier
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 39
- Record: 30 / 9 / 0
Dustin Poirier also brings experience with 30 wins (15 by knockout) and 9 losses. He lost his last fight via submission to Islam Makhachev who boasts a strong ground game. Max's striking may trouble Poirier if Dustin cannot manage distance.
Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 3 Betting Odds
- Favorite: Max Holloway : 1.9 (-110)
- Underdog: Dustin Poirier : 2.0 (-102)
| Method of victory | Max Holloway | Dustin Poirier |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.3 (+330) | 3.9 (+290) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.3 (+230) | 5.3 (+430) |
How and where to watch the Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier 3 Fight
You can watch Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then ÂŁ24.99/mo or ÂŁ14.99/mo with annual subscription. | ÂŁ179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Fight Card
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
- Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
- Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
- Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
- Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
- Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
- Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
- Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
- Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice
