Joe Rogan missed Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318 but now they’ll be working together as part of the same broadcast team for UFC 319 in Chicago. Rogan is joined by regular play-by-play man Jon Anik and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier calling the fights. UFC officials confirmed the broadcast plans to MMA Fighting on Thursday. Charli Arnolt …
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Max Holloway says ‘stupid injury’ suffered in UFC 318 win over Dustin Poirier likely keeps him out until 2026
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 …
Read More »‘Never fought like that’…Dustin Poirier highlights big takeaway from UFC 318 that reaffirmed his decision to retire
UFC legend Dustin Poirier experienced a career-first in the final chapter of his MMA career at UFC 318. Dustin Poirier‘s final UFC hurrah fell short on the judges’ scorecards against Max Holloway at UFC 318. But despite the loss in his final fight, Poirier was celebrated by many around the sport for putting on another signature performance inside the Octagon. …
Read More »UFC star claims Max Holloway ‘pulled back’ on finishing Dustin Poirier during key moment in UFC 318 trilogy
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 …
Read More »Dustin Poirier Calls Out Judges’ Scorecards in UFC Retirement Fight Loss to Holloway
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 …
Read More »UFC 318: Max Holloway retains UFC BMF title, beats Dustin Poirier
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 …
Read More »Poirier loses to Holloway in UFC 318 retirement fight | Mixed Martial Arts News
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. …
Read More »Dustin Poirier Loses Retirement Fight as Max Holloway Retains BMF Title at UFC 318
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, …
Read More »UFC 318 live updates: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 results, round-by-round analysis, highlights
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 …
Read More »UFC 318 live updates: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 results, round-by-round analysis and highlights
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 …
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