This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as UFC 318 main card predictions: Does Holloway spoil Poirier's retirement?. It's almost time for UFC 318, which means it's definitely time for MMA Knockout's staff predictions.

UFC 318 fighter Paulo Costa spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his co-main event middleweight bout vs. Roman Kopylov.

The ESPN+ card will go down inside the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, and be headlined by a BMF title fight when current champ Max Holloway defends the belt for the first time in a clash with Dustin Poirier. This will be the third time the two future UFC Hall of Famers have faced off. Poirier has won the first two bouts.

MMA Knockout has you covered with predictions for ever prelim fight at UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3.

UFC 318 fight week is here, which means we are now days away from the final Octagon walk for a UFC legend in his hometown. Get yourself ready and in the know

UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 takes place on Saturday July 19, 2025. The event will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The early prelims are due to start at 11pm BST on Saturday night, which is 6pm ET and 3pm PT in the USA.

UFC 318 is upon us.In Saturday's main event, Dustin Poirier steps into the Octagon for the final time of his career to face Max Holloway for the BMF title. And in the co-headliner, Paulo Costa returns to action against Roman Kopylov at middleweight.

We're in the middle of UFC 318 fight week, and we find ourselves just a couple of days away from Dustin Poirier making his final walk to the Octagon. Time to

It's time for UFC 318! Check out how to watch Holloway vs. Poirier 3 and the rest of the fight card on ESPN now.

Saturday's UFC 318 card will be a tear-jerker for Dustin Poirier fans. The beloved lightweight legend is set to make his final walk to the Octagon in the card's main event, and he'll do so in front of legions of dedicated fans on home turf in New Orleans.