UFC 318 will take place Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy fight.
In the main event, Dustin Poirier faces Max Holloway for a third time, with the symbolic ‘BMF’ title on the line. The bout carries significant weight for Poirier, who will be competing in his hometown in what could be his retirement fight. Poirier holds two previous victories over Holloway, first by submission at UFC 143 in 2012 and later by unanimous decision at UFC 236 in 2019. Holloway, the current ‘BMF’ champion, looks to avenge his prior losses. The ‘BMF’ belt, which stands for “Baddest Motherf*****”, is a symbolic honor created in 2019 to recognize the sport’s most exciting and respected fighters.
Event Schedule (All Times Eastern)
- Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET
- Preliminary Card: 8 p.m. ET
- Main Card: 10 p.m. ET
How to Watch
The UFC 318 main card is an exclusive ESPN+ Pay-Per-View event. An ESPN+ subscription is required to purchase the PPV. The preliminary card will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+, while the early prelims will be available exclusively on ESPN+.
- ESPN+ and PPV Bundle: New or returning subscribers can purchase the UFC 318 PPV along with a one-year ESPN+ subscription for $134.98 or with a monthly subscription for $91.98.
- Subscription Details: Standalone ESPN+ subscriptions are available for $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
UFC 318 Fight Card
Main Card (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV)
- ‘BMF’ Title Bout: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
- Co-Main Event: Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov
(The full fight card is subject to change.)
