Dustin Poirier announced his final fight against Max Holloway in a trilogy bout for the lightweight main event of UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans, with Holloway’s “BMF” belt on the line.
Dustin Poirier’s got his final fight lined up. On Friday, "The Diamond" shared on The Pat McAfee Show that he’s facing off against Max Holloway once more. This trilogy bout headlines UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans, right in Poirier’s home state of Louisiana. And guess what? Holloway’s "BMF" belt is up for grabs.
This marks their third showdown. Poirier leads the series 2-0. Their first clash was back in February 2012, when Poirier submitted Holloway with a triangle armbar during Holloway’s UFC debut. Fast forward seven years to UFC 236, and Poirier triumphed again after an epic five-round battle for the interim lightweight title. Many still rave about that fight as one of the best UFC championship bouts ever.
Fans and fighters are buzzing about this matchup. It’s seen as a thrilling end to Poirier’s unique career. Yet, some wonder why they’re revisiting this rivalry and if this fight might also be a logical conclusion for Holloway and the BMF belt.
Check out how folks are reacting to the news below.
Renato Moicano tweeted, "Poirier vs Holloway 3 absolute cinema!!!! Tem vídeo saindo hoje." Excitement’s in the air!