Overview

• UFC 318 will feature Poirier’s final Octagon appearance against Max Holloway for the BMF belt after Dana White arranged the trilogy clash at the fighters’ request.
• Eddie Alvarez and Daniel Cormier have cautioned that declaring retirement ahead of the bout could distract Poirier from his performance.
• Michael Bisping warned that a prime-condition Holloway represents a tougher challenge in the third meeting between the longtime rivals.
• Poirier caps an 18-year pro career with a 30-fight UFC record that includes 22 wins and victories over stars like Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje.
• Following the July 19 main event, Poirier plans to transition into an MMA analyst role to remain engaged in the sport’s broadcast side.