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The Max Holloway point down to the canvas at closing moments of a fight has become an iconic and popularized move in the MMA world. Unfortunately, not every fighter is Max Holloway, as was shown in Louisiana on Saturday night. During Saturday’s American Kombat Alliance 48 event in Marksville, Byron Walker faced Glen Norman in an amateur welterweight bout. Norman …

Max Holloway’s win at UFC 318 over Dustin Poirier appears to be his only fight of 2025. “Blessed” spoiled Poirier’s retirement and retained the BMF title with a unanimous decision victory in the main event of the promotion’s recent pay-per-view event. With the win, the fantasy matchmakers have thrown out a slew of fun ideas for Holloway’s next matchup, but …

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling believes Max Holloway intentionally refused to finish Dustin Poirier early at UFC 318. BMF titleholder Max Holloway retained his championship belt and spoiled Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight on Saturday at UFC 318. Holloway and Poirier delivered on lofty expectations entering their trilogy bout, as the two lightweight stars treated fans to a five-round slugfest in …

UFC legend Dustin Poirier officially ended his career with a unanimous decision loss to BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday night, and while he’s at peace with his decision to step away, he’s still a little perturbed by the end result. Poirier put together another instant classic in his final appearance in the …

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event. Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier in a unanimous decision to retain the UFC BMF Championship in UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center. The win for Holloway is the first in three fights against Poirier, who beat him in …

Justin Poirier couldn’t secure a dream sendoff in final fight of his 16-year storied UFC career, losing to Max Holloway. The trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier may not have been a microcosm of their first two encounters, but it delivered an electrifying final 15 seconds when Holloway and the retiring Poirier traded blows in the fifth round. …

Max Holloway took advantage of his last chance to beat Dustin Poirier with a unanimous decision win over The Diamond at UFC 318 in his opponent’s retirement fight in New Orleans on Saturday night. Holloway drew first blood. Blessed cracked Poirier with a quick one-two combination that he snuck through Poirier’s guard. The Diamond worked his way to the feet, …

Dustin Poirier’s career is illustrated by violence, honor and perseverance. Poirier pushed the elite to the limit and only fell short against the very best. Poetically, he faced a similar fate on Saturday, pouring everything he had into a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 318. “The Diamond” lived up to his name, hardening himself under incredible pressure. Holloway nearly …

Uncrowned has UFC 318 live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 fight card on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Poirier returns to his home state for one final sendoff against his longtime rival, former UFC featherweight king and current BMF …

Uncrowned has UFC 318 live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 fight card on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Poirier returns to his home state for one final sendoff against his longtime rival, former UFC featherweight king and current BMF …