In the headliner, Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) will try to play spoiler against Louisiana hero Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC), who will retire after the fight in front of his home fans. Poirier has two previous wins over Holloway in 2012 and 2019, making it a 13-year rivalry trilogy.

Defending his BMF belt for the first time. But who will “Blessed” be facing in New Orleans? Also Read: UFC Tonight – Get a look at the upcoming UFC schedule Max Holloway next fight opponent options?

UFC 318 goes down this Saturday night as David Bastl from Sports Interaction breaks down the odds and gives his pick for the main event between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. This is their third and final clash with the lightweight title on the line in what will be Poirier’s retirement fight.

We want your predictions for UFC 318 in New Orleans, which features the retirement fight for Louisiana native Dustin Poirier.

'El Matador' is the new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. His last three wins contain two featherweight greats in Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, whom he knocked out in devastating fashion.

Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) defends his BMF title against the retiring Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) main event at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) defends his BMF title in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in Saturday's headliner (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.