UFC BMF champion Max Holloway is set to clash with sixth-ranked Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated lightweight bout on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, starting at 10 p.m. ET. Holloway comes into this match after a knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 last October, whereas Poirier faced a submission loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June 2024.
Holloway is favored at -142 (bet $142 to win $100), with Poirier as the underdog at +120, in the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. In other co-main events, Roman Kopylov is favored at -205 against Paulo Costa (+170) in a middleweight clash.
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Expectations run high as Marley has analyzed the Holloway vs. Poirier fight from all angles and released his top betting predictions. For further insights, head to SportsLine.
Holloway and Poirier Backgrounds
Holloway, 33, a former UFC featherweight champion, ranks fifth in the UFC lightweight division and holds the eleventh spot in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. He has compiled a 26-8 professional record since his debut in 2010. Holloway is recognized as one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history and currently has the most finishes and knockouts in UFC championship bouts, totaling four.
Meanwhile, Poirier, 36, has been a professional fighter since May 2009. After a string of victories early in his career, he transitioned to the UFC in 2010. His recent fight history includes two wins against Holloway, including a decision victory for the interim lightweight championship at UFC 236 in April 2019.
As fight night approaches, excitement builds over how these two skilled fighters will perform. The betting landscape and expert opinions may help fans and bettors alike find a path to success.
