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UFC 318 Staged as Dustin Poirier’s Farewell BMF Trilogy Finale

Dana White relocated the July 19 event to New Orleans to celebrate Poirier’s storied career ahead of his trilogy finale with Max Holloway for the BMF title.

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Overview

  • Poirier says he’s at peace after 40-plus UFC fights but still views himself as an “uncrowned champion” following missed shots at undisputed gold.
  • Poirier, 36, will hang up his gloves after UFC 318 and aims to transition into an MMA analyst role to remain close to the sport.
  • Former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Daniel Cormier warned that Poirier’s public retirement declarations could undermine his mental focus ahead of his final bout.
  • Max Holloway vows an all-out war as he defends his BMF belt and seeks to avenge his two previous losses to Poirier in their trilogy finale.
  • Dana White bypassed typical site-selection processes to stage UFC 318 in Poirier’s home region, underscoring the event’s role as a career celebration.