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UFC 318 Officially Announced, Featuring Poirier vs. Holloway Trilogy for BMF Title

The July 19 event in New Orleans marks Dustin Poirier's retirement fight and UFC's return to the city after a decade.

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Overview

  • Dustin Poirier will conclude his UFC career with a trilogy fight against Max Holloway, headlining UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19.
  • Max Holloway's symbolic BMF title will be on the line in the main event, adding stakes to the farewell bout.
  • The fight card includes nine additional matchups, featuring ranked fighters such as Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen and Amanda Ribas vs. Tabatha Ricci.
  • UFC 318 marks the promotion’s return to New Orleans for the first time in ten years, with local organizations credited for facilitating the event.
  • Both Poirier and Holloway are seeking redemption after losses in their most recent title fights, adding personal narratives to the event.