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UFC 318 Preview: Epick Trilogy BMF between Holloway and Poirer + Betting Winder Guirufc 318 Review: Holloway vs Pourier III – full breakdown and forecasts

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UFC 318 lands July 19, 2025at the Smoothie King Center in Nowy Orleana, Louisiana, headed by the Showdown trilogy between Max Holloway AND Dustin Poirer. This event, called the title of BMF and meaning “The Diamond”, this event promises fireworks. Read on to get a full division of a combat card, live and bookmaking observations.

Combat card review

Attack Fighters Chances
BMF Title: Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier Holloway defends the BMF belt
– – Max Holloway -130 to -145
– – Dustin Poirer +110 to +118
Average weight: Roman Kopylov vs. Paulo Costa -240 / +200
Highlighter: Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez -450 / +340
Featherweight: Dan Ige vs Patricio Pitbull -175 / +145
Lithe: Daniel Zellhuber versus Michael Johnson -590 / +390
Additional initial and early fighting with opportunities from +128 to -700

Event details and context

UFC 318 takes place Saturday, July 19, 2025. The main card emits at 22:00 ET via ESPN+ PPV, with early admission at

The struggle culminates in the historical competition of Poirier and Holloway: Poirer conducts 2-0 with winning in 2012 and winning in the decision in 2019. The last Holloway form includes winning the BMF belt at UFC 300 and lost to Ilia Topuria. Pourier announced his retirement after this last duel, and the compatriot from Louisiana comes out next to the legend of Recent Orleans Lil Wayne.

Main chances to bet on events and analysis

Max Holloway He is a favorite of plants in various bookmakers:

  • Fanduel / betmgm chances: -132 to -145
  • Dustin Poirer: +104 to +118

Analysts Walertalk and Vsin bend towards Holloway because of the “retirement fade”, striking the high volume of Hollowaya and its reflection potential after losing Topuria. Betmgm notices Holloway as -130 favorite compared to the +110 poirier.

  1. Roman Kopeles (-250) vs. Paulo Costa (+200)
    Kopylov enters the rush, the last wins Ko and a striking advantage. Costa is a former pretender with high power and wrestling ability
  2. Kevin Holland (-450) vs Daniel Rodriguez (+340)
    Holland provides a recent momentum and finishing capacity. Rodriguez offers alternating certificates and the power overdue in the fighting
  3. I IGE (-175) vs Patricio “Pitbull” (+145)
    Disciplined striking and youth IgE favors him. Pitbull, a decorated veteran, aims to buy back UFC after the heritage of Bellator
  4. Daniel Zellhuber (-590) vs Michael Johnson (+390)
    The expected favorite Zellhuber will be Steamroll Johnson, the chances reflect the huge mismatch

Plant advice and forecasts

  • Holloway vs poirier: Lean Holloway (Favorite -130), but Underdog Poirier +110 has a potential emotional value and a path depending on the path
  • Kopylov vs Costa: Kopylov Favors (-240/–250), although Costa’s durability can push it to the decision.
  • IgE vs pitbull: IgE on -175 is an clever package – Youth and striking precision give him an advantage
  • Props: Over/Pod rounds in the main event

Why UFC 318 matters

  • Farewell to the poirier: The legendary career ends in his family state with fans of his hometown.
  • Title BMF drama: Holloway is looking for redemption and rush to future airy glory.
  • Card depth: Fight fans have robust shows and stylish clashes in various divisions.
  • Curtain: A crowd of Louisiana, special guests and an emotional advantage at home contribute to a charged atmosphere.

FAQ

1. When does UFC 318 take place?
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Smoothie King Center in Nowy Orleans.

2. What are the main chances of the event?
Holloway is favored around -130 to -145; Pourier +110 to +118.

3. Who are factories to watch?
Kopylov (-240), Holland (-450) and IGE (-175) are the key favorites.

4. Where can I watch UFC 318?
Early preliminary preliminary at 18:00 ET on ESPN2/ESPN+; Prelim at 20:00; Main card at 22:00 ET on ESPN+ PPV.

5. Does the poirier retire after this fight?
Yes, this is his last UFC fight after a 14-year career.

6. What does BMF mean?
“Baddest Mother F ** Ker” – an honorary UFC title known for legendary duels.

Final shot

UFC 318 provides high rates and emotional depth: Holloway striking under high pressure will face the resistance of the poirier in retirement homage. Add robust cooperation plants and a solid card line, and you have an attractive PPV value. Regardless of whether you support your favorites or hunt for the weaker, chances for a lively night.

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Dan Hooker calls Brian Ortega old while explaining quick UFC return

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Dan Hooker calls Brian Ortega 'old' while explaining quick UFC return
Dan
Hooker was frustrated after his last defeat.

The New Zealander faced
Ultimate Fighting Championship debutant Salahdine
Parnasse in the main event of
UFC Paris this past September and lost via technical knockout
at 2:35 of the first round. Hooker is looking to make a quick
turnaround and is now scheduled to fight Brian
Ortega at
UFC Qatar on Nov. 21. “The Hangman†recently opened up about
why he's returning to action just 77 days after his last bout.

Dan Hooker says frustration after his Salahdine Parnasse loss
prompted him to accept Brian Ortega at UFC Qatar

Hooker said he was frustrated he couldn’t show his improvements
after a hard training camp for the Parnasse fight. He claims he
would've taken more time in between fights if he had gone to war
with the Frenchman for five rounds. While Hooker went down with the
body kick from Parnasse in the opening frame, he didn't suffer any
serious injuries, hence the short turnaround.

“When you just get out there and don’t really get to show anything,
that’s frustrating,†Hooker told Ariel Helwani. “I put in a really
hard training camp, made some pretty big improvements in my
consistency and training, and I just didn’t get to show it… Then I
saw Nolan was matched with Moicano, so I called my manager Ash and
said, ‘F*ck, surely I can beat Brian Ortega.' I was like, ‘F*ck,
he’s old as well. Surely, I can beat Brian Ortega.' The UFC liked
that fight, so I got it.â€

While Hooker (24-15) is on a three-fight skid, Ortega (16-5, 1 NC)
has lost four of his last five bouts.

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Two-time UFC champion ready to end slump after camp change: ‘Best I’ve felt in a very long time’

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Two-time UFC champion ready to end slump after camp change: ‘Best I’ve felt in a very long time’

Israel Adesanya feels he's made the best move to get back on the winning track.

It's been over three years since Adesanya last had his hand raised inside the octagon, when he recaptured the UFC middleweight title with a stunning knockout over longtime rival Alex Pereira. Unfortunately for Adesanya, his second championship reign ended without a successful defense as he was upset by Sean Strickland, and then went on to be finished in his next three fights against Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Joe Pyfer.

Something had to give, so Adesanya made the decision in July to part ways with the City Kickboxing team in New Zealand, the gym he called home since 2009. Now with a smaller team built specifically for him, Adesanya is booming with confidence ahead of his next fight, rumored to be a meeting with Shara Bullet at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5.

“Training camp's been awesome,†Adesanya said in a training camp vlog. “This is like a cliché, I guess that everyone says, ‘The best training camp I've ever had,' but I can truly say with my departure from my old gym, CKB, and now building the team that I have and training specifically for me, this is the best I've felt in a very long time. For real.

“I think this is the best training camp—this is the most fun training camp I've had in the last—when was Pereira in New York? 2022? ‘23? This is the most fun training camp I've had in years. That's going to show on fight night. I've been in fight week shape for weeks, my regular fight week shape. I look forward to how I'll look on fight week this time. Holy shit.â€

Adesanya emphasized that his current team is built to focus on his preparation, as opposed to a larger gym like City Kickboxing, which has housed numerous high-level fighters including UFC champions Alexander Volkanovski and Carlos Ulberg, former champion Robert Whittaker, and veteran contenders Dan Hooker and Kai Kara-France.

When Adesanya first announced the split, he called it “bittersweet,†though he didn't elaborate on why he made the change. In his latest vlog, he again hinted at an explanation without explicitly stating a reason.

“I've been doing a lot of thinking,†Adesanya said. “Like, I could have been a better teammate because I could have made better bonds at CKB with certain people who I've trained with for years, and I did make some close bonds, but I feel like I could have been a better teammate in certain aspects. Even though I was a great teammate and I did for a lot for a lot of people, I was there for a lot of people, but I just felt like, you can always do more.

“When I sit back and look at it, I'm like, I hid behind them sometimes and just let the idiot take over. But that's me being self-aware now. I can't say the same for other people, if they can be self-aware and be like, ‘Yep, I f*cked up as a coach' or ‘I f*cked up here, here, here.' … Look in the f*cking mirror and just know what you did and be better. I'm being better now. I have nothing to hide; let's go. I'm glad that I'm here and I can just f*cking own my shit and know I'm going to be better now from all the lessons I learned. All the f*ck-shit I did, all the great shit I did, too. Don't let them ever tell you otherwise or let them tell you, ‘He got too big for his boots.' F*ck off. I know who I am and I'll never let anyone tell me otherwise.â€

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Dana White discusses UFC return plans for former champion Ilia Topuria

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Dana White discusses UFC return plans for former champion Ilia Topuria
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UFC boss Dana White has discussed the plans for Ilia Topuria's future return to the cage after his UFC Freedom 250 loss.

When Ilia Topuria fell to a defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje earlier this year, many questioned just how much it would impact him. It wasn't just that he lost – it's that he took such a beating, he was forced to quit on the stool by his team.

RELATED: Alexander Volkanovski calls for lightweight rematch with Ilia Topuria to ‘test himself' after UFC 333

Still, Ilia Topuria is good enough and powerful enough to still be in the lightweight title conversation. Some even think that he has earned the right to fight for the belt straight away, although that certainly isn't a universal point of view.

In a recent interview, Dana White had the following to say about the return of Ilia Topuria and the lightweight division as a whole.

Dana White discusses Ilia Topuria's return

“In 2027. He'll come back in early 2027,†White said on “The Jim Rome Showâ€. “We're working on that, too. That entire lightweight division, you've got Gaethje, Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, Oliveira, Paddy Pimblett, Holloway. The whole top 10 is straight killers and the most badass division we have right now.â€

Quotes via MMA Junkie

It's clear for all to see that Topuria is still one of the biggest stars that the Ultimate Fighting Championship has at its disposal right now. The important question, though, is whether or not he can bounce back in a definitive manner. If he can't, then there are plenty of guys at 155 pounds who would be ready and willing to take his place as the next big thing.

What do you expect to see from Topuria in his return to active competition? Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!

This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM

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