Overview
- Dustin Poirier confirmed his retirement fight will take place at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- The bout will mark the third meeting between Poirier and Max Holloway, with Poirier leading the series 2-0 from their 2012 and 2019 fights.
- The fight will headline the event with the BMF title at stake, a fan-focused championship Poirier previously won in 2023.
- Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion, is transitioning permanently to the lightweight division after a recent loss at 145 pounds.
- The UFC specifically chose New Orleans to honor Poirier's Louisiana roots, giving him a hometown send-off for his final Octagon appearance.