UFC 318: How to Watch Dustin Poirier’s Last Fight?

UFC 318 is set to deliver a historic night of action on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as the promotion returns to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the first time in nearly a decade. Held at the Smoothie King Center, this pay-per-view event will be headlined by a long-anticipated trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier—a five-round clash for the BMF title and what has been confirmed as Poirier’s retirement fight. With a legacy-defining main event and several high-stakes matchups throughout the card, UFC 318 promises to be one of the most talked-about events of the summer.

Main Event Spotlight: Holloway vs. Poirier III

At the center of UFC 318 is a bout that needs no additional hype: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3. This is not only the rubber match in their storied rivalry—Poirier leads the series 2-0—but also a unique moment in UFC history, as it marks the final walk to the Octagon for “The Diamond.” After nearly 15 years in the UFC, Poirier will fight in front of a home-state crowd in New Orleans, with the symbolic BMF belt on the line.

For Holloway, this is a chance to rewrite history and cement his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Coming off a highlight-reel knockout win over Justin Gaethje for the BMF title, the former featherweight champion steps back into the lightweight division to settle a personal and professional score.

Full Fight Card: Who’s Fighting at UFC 318?

The UFC 318 lineup features a blend of veteran fan favorites and rising prospects across multiple weight classes. Here’s a look at the full card:

Main Card (10 PM ET on ESPN+ PPV)

Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier – Lightweight (BMF Title Bout)
Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber – Lightweight
Dan Ige vs. Patricio “Pitbull” Freire – Featherweight
Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov – Middleweight
Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez – Welterweight

Prelims (8 PM ET on ESPN/ESPN+)

Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen – Middleweight
Kyler Phillips vs. Vinicius Oliveira – Bantamweight
Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov – Welterweight
Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari – Women’s Flyweight

Early Prelims (6 PM ET on UFC Fight Pass)

Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio – Light Heavyweight
Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov – Welterweight

Note: The originally scheduled Neil Magny vs. Gunnar Nelson fight has been canceled due to Nelson withdrawing with an injury.

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How to Watch UFC 318?

UFC 318 will air across multiple platforms, depending on your region and broadcast access:

United States

Early Prelims: Stream live on UFC Fight Pass.
Prelims: Available on ESPN and ESPN+.
Main Card: Pay-Per-View via ESPN+ for $79.99.
Compatible with devices such as Roku, Apple TV, FireStick, Android, iOS, PlayStation, and Xbox.

United Kingdom

Early Prelims: Live on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card: Stream on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ with a TNT subscription.

International

Availability may vary by country. UFC Fight Pass is generally available worldwide for early prelims. Main card broadcast rights differ—check local providers.