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UFC 318: HOLLOWAY VS POIRIER 3

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UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3

It will be a memorable night at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 19 when Lafayette's Dustin Poirier makes his final walk to the Octagon to face off with Max Holloway for the third time in the UFC 318 main event, with the BMF title on the line. A former interim lightweight champion, Poirier has beaten the best of the best over the course of his storied career, and now he will close it with a showdown against longtime featherweight champion and current BMF king Holloway in a battle for the ages.

UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 - Saturday, July Saturday 19 - Live From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.

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UFC 318 Fight Week Schedule

Thursday, July 17th

UFC 318 Press Conference

Catch the UFC 318 athletes live on stage ahead of the action.

Doors open at 4pm EDT

( Free and open to the public )

Athlete Meet & Greet

Alexa will be taking photos and signing autograph cards for fans

Location: Total Wine, 3780 Veterans Memorial Blvs Metairie, LA 70002

7:00 – 8:30 pm

Dustin Poirier is seen on stage during the UFC 299 press conference at Kaseya Center on March 07, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Friday, July 18th

UFC 318 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

The full UFC 318 card will step onto the scale to weigh in and face off ahead of their fights on Saturday. A Fan Q&A will take place beforehand.

Doors open at 3:30pm EDT

( Free and open to the public at Smoothie King Center )

Max Holloway poses on the scale during the UFC 308 ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on October 25, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Saturday, June 7th

UFC 318 Fan Experience

Location – Lot 3

Time – 1 to 5pm

Meet your favorite athlete at the UFC 318 Fan Experience

Free and open to the public

UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3

Location: Smoothie King Center

5:15 pm Doors Open to the public

7:00pm CT Prelims begin 7:00pm CT

9:00pm CT Main card begins; Live on PPV

( 5:00 PM EDT )

Dustin Poirier interacts with fans during day two of UFC X at the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Richie Banks/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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