When is UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier fight? Walk, card, odds.

Dustin Poirier is set to fight Max Holloway for the BMF title at UFC 318 in New Orleans on Saturday, July 19. This event marks UFC's return to New Orleans after a decade and will be the third match between the two fighters.

Poirier, who has been considering retirement, made his decision public during the 2024 NFL Draft. The fight against long-time rival Holloway holds significance as it is where Poirier started his career. This match could be his final opportunity to win an undisputed title.

Poirier, with 30 wins and 9 losses, will face Holloway, who has 26 wins and 8 losses. Their first encounter in 2012 ended with Poirier winning by submission in the first round. In their second match in 2019, Poirier secured a victory by unanimous decision.

The UFC 318 event will feature 14 matches starting with the early prelims at 6 p.m. ET on July 19. The main event, Holloway vs. Poirier, is expected to begin around 12:25 a.m. ET, depending on the undercard duration. The fight will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

According to ESPN, the fight card for the event and all odds via BetMGM are as follows.