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UFC 318

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It is scheduled for July 19, 2025, and will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

February 2012: Holloway vs. Poirier 1 at UFC 143

In February 2012, at UFC 143, Max Holloway made his promotional debut against Dustin Poirier, losing by a triangle-armbar submission.

June 2015: UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

In June 2015, UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson marked the promotion's fifth visit to New Orleans.

April 2019: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 at UFC 236

In April 2019, at UFC 236, Dustin Poirier became the interim lightweight champion after winning via unanimous decision against Max Holloway, ending Holloway's 13-fight win streak.

April 2024: UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2

In April 2024, a pairing between Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen was scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2, but Vettori withdrew due to an injury.

July 19, 2025: UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3

On July 19, 2025, UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3, a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.