UFC 318: Highlights and Results from Poirier vs. Holloway 3
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UFC 318: Highlights and Results from Poirier vs. Holloway 3

A review of UFC 318 which marked the end of Dustin Poirier's fighting career with a loss to Max Holloway.

UFC 318 has concluded, marking the retirement of Dustin Poirier, known as “The Diamond,” who concluded his career after a notable tenure in the UFC as a top contender, especially in the lightweight division.

In a dramatic trilogy bout against Max Holloway, the former featherweight champion showcased his skills, dropping Poirier twice in the opening rounds. Despite a valiant comeback from Poirier, Holloway ultimately prevailed, leaving Poirier to retire with dignity.

Additionally, Paulo Costa revitalized his career with a decisive victory over Roman Kopylov, while Daniel Rodriguez delivered a shocking upset against Kevin Holland. Former Bellator two-division champion Patricio Pitbull also claimed his inaugural UFC victory against Dan Ige.

Thanks for following along with the fight coverage. See you next at UFC 319 in Chicago.

UFC 318 fight card, results

  • Max Holloway def. Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
  • Paulo Costa def. Roman Kopylov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Daniel Rodriguez def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Patricio Pitbull def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Michael Johnson def. Daniel Zellhuber via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Vinicius Oliveira def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Brendan Allen def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Nikolay Veretennikov def. Francisco Prado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Ateba Gautier def. Robert Valentin via first-round TKO (punches)
  • Islam Dulatov def. Adam Fugitt via first-round knockout (punches)
  • Jimmy Crute def. Marcin Prachnio via first-round submission (armbar)
  • Ryan Spann def. Lukasz Brzeski via first-round submission (guillotine choke)
  • Brunno Ferreira def. Jackson McVey via first-round submission (armbar)
  • Carli Judice def. Nicolle Caliari via first-round TKO (strikes)
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