In the headliner, Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) will try to play spoiler against Louisiana hero Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC), who will retire after the fight in front of his home fans. Poirier has two previous wins over Holloway in 2012 and 2019, making it a 13-year rivalry trilogy.

Defending his BMF belt for the first time. But who will “Blessed” be facing in New Orleans? Also Read: UFC Tonight – Get a look at the upcoming UFC schedule Max Holloway next fight opponent options?

Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) defends his BMF title against the retiring Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) main event at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

We want your predictions for UFC 318 in New Orleans, which features the retirement fight for Louisiana native Dustin Poirier.

However, Holloway has fought at lightweight before, where he failed to win the interim title against Dustin Poirier in their rematch at UFC 236. Holloway is currently 0-5 against his UFC-level rivals Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski and looks to break this trend at UFC 318.