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Dustin Poirier to Retire with Trilogy Fight Against Max Holloway at UFC 318

The July 19 pay-per-view main event in New Orleans will feature Poirier's farewell bout for the BMF title against Holloway, marking the conclusion of his storied MMA career.

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Overview

  • Dustin Poirier announced his retirement fight will take place at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, his home state.
  • The five-round main event will be a trilogy bout against Max Holloway for the BMF title, with Poirier leading their rivalry 2-0 from previous fights in 2012 and 2019.
  • The UFC specifically chose New Orleans to honor Poirier’s legacy and allow him to conclude his career where it began.
  • Max Holloway, the current BMF champion, is permanently moving to the lightweight division and sees this fight as a chance to establish himself at 155 pounds.
  • Poirier initially sought a trilogy fight with Justin Gaethje or a matchup against Ilia Topuria, but the UFC opted for Holloway as his final opponent.