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Nate Diaz takes aim at Max Holloway after downplaying UFC 318 title fight and staking BMF claim

Max Holloway made UFC history in his return to the win column earlier this month. When Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, he became the first fighter to successfully defend the BMF belt.

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‘Delusional’ Sean O’Malley Admits Drawing Inspiration from Max Holloway to Beat Merab Dvalishvili

With dreams of becoming UFC’s next mega superstar, Sean O’Malley has faced a crushing downfall inside the Octagon. The former bantamweight champion suffered two consecutive defeats against relentless Merab Dvalishvili, denting his once-glowing aura.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 23

Justin Gaethje shares hilarious gameplan for second Max Holloway ‘point down’ as he calls for BMF rematch

Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje aims to run it back with Max Holloway after UFC 318. Max Holloway spoiled Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight at UFC 318 as he won their BMF trilogy by unanimous decision last Saturday in New Orleans.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

‘I hate saying it’… Alexander Volkanovski highlights only downside to Max Holloway’s ‘incredible’ UFC 318 win

Alexander Volkanovski was full of praise for his three-time rival after watching him win at UFC 318. Max Holloway outpointed Dustin Poirier over five rounds to retain his BMF belt on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Ex-UFC fighter suggests major rule change as he calls out Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 judging

Retired UFC star Josh Thomson has an issue with two of the judges after UFC 318. The only man who has knocked out Nate Diaz watched Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

Max Holloway tied legendary former opponent’s UFC record with Dustin Poirier win ahead of potential rematch

Having debuted in the UFC in 2012, Max Holloway’s name is all over the promotion’s record books. At UFC 318, Holloway earned his first win over Dustin Poirier, beating the man that welcomed him to the Octagon with a submission loss.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Max Holloway sends retirement message to Dustin Poirier after UFC 318 war

It's official, Dustin Poirier has retired, and the UFC loses one of its most reliable all-action lightweight stars. Poirier ended his run with the promotion following a decision loss to longtime rival Max Holloway at UFC 318.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 20

Max Holloway Spoils Dustin Poirier’s Farewell Fight

Max Holloway finally got on the scoreboard against Dustin Poirier as he was able to defend his BMF title at UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center Saturday night in New Orleans, Louisiana.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Alex Volkanovski heaps praise on Max Holloway after UFC 318 upset

Former Max Holloway rival Alexander Volkanovski gave 'Blessed' his flowers following a dominant UFC 318 performance. Holloway played spoiler to Dustin Poirier's retirement, snapping a two-fight skid to 'The Diamond' in the process.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

Alexander Volkanovski reveals what impresses him most about Max Holloway after former rival’s UFC 318 win

Alexander Volkanovski was full of praise for his former rival following UFC 318. In the main event on July 19, Max Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier to successfully defend the BMF title in New Orleans.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

Ilia Topuria trolls Max Holloway following his BMF title defence at UFC 318

Max Holloway made UFC history on Saturday after becoming the first fighter ever to successfully defend the BMF title. On Saturday at UFC 318, Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier finally completed their trilogy that has spanned over 13 years when they clashed in the main event for the BMF title.

MMA News / Field Level Media / July 20

Max Holloway spoils Dustin Poirier’s retirement sendoff with decision win

The trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier may not have been a microcosm of their first two encounters, but it delivered an electrifying final 15 seconds when Holloway and the retiring Poirier traded blows in Round 5.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 19

UFC 318 Payouts: How Much are Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway Earning for BMF Title Fight?

Give or take a few more hours, veteran Dustin Poirier will have his last dance at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. His retirement bout comes in the form of BMF Champ Max Holloway atop the UFC 318 PPV event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Max Holloway is told he should fight former UFC champion in huge rematch next, win or lose at UFC 318

Max Holloway has had a logical next opponent lined up before he even enters the cage at UFC 318. Saturday will mark the first fight back for ‘Blessed’ since his first-ever knockout loss last October.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 18

UFC 318 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Dustin Poirier – Max Holloway 3

In the main event of UFC 318, we are going to see a legend make the walk for the final time in front of his home crowd. “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier (30-9) will fight for the final time as he takes on a familiar foe in former featherweight champion and current BMF title holder Max “Blessed” Holloway (26-8).

MMA News / Field Level Media / July 17

Crowd will be behind retiring Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway at UFC 318

UFC 318 will culminate with the trilogy fight between Max Holloway and the retiring Dustin Poirier for Holloway's "BMF" title on Saturday in New Orleans.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 19

Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 prediction, odds, pick for UFC 318

The time has come for the UFC 318 Main Event as we’ll see a battle in the Lightweight (155) Division for the BMF belt as rivals step into the cage on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 17

UFC 318 – Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier: Preview & Betting Tips

The main event of UFC 318 brings with it both violence and quite a lot of emotion. Max Holloway defends his BMF title against longtime rival Dustin Poirier in what’s predicted to be a five-round war, and this will be Poirier’s last-ever fight after 14 years in the UFC.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 16

Max Holloway Aims To Spoil Farewell Fight

UFC 318 is set to be a historic and emotional night in New Orleans, as the octagon returns to Louisiana for the first time in over a decade and fittingly, for the final chapter in the career of “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 16

Holloway Vs. Poirier Predictions – ‘That’s A Tough One’

Max Holloway takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19, defending his BMF title, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Holloway claimed the BMF belt in dramatic fashion at UFC 300, knocking out Justin Gaethje with just one second left on the clock.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 15

UFC 318 headliner Max Holloway highlights latest rankings update

Following an event in Nashville and ahead of this weekend’s PPV in New Orleans, the UFC rankings have undergone several notable changes. Last Saturday’s

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Max Holloway Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria’s Championship Streak

New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is arguably on one of the best win streaks of all time, according to most spectators, but not Max Holloway. Topuria,

MMA News / HITC / July 14

Max Holloway believes Dustin Poirier will respond to iconic gesture ahead of UFC 318 clash

Max Holloway thinks the final moments of UFC 318 could be just as chaotic as his previous BMF fight. Holloway and Dustin Poirier are poised to clash for a third and likely final time at UFC 318, with Poirier eyeing retirement in front of a home crowd in New Orleans.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14

Max Holloway discredits UFC champion's incredible win streak

Max Holloway doesn't think Ilia Topuria's resume is all it's chopped up to be. 'El Matador' is the new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 14

Max Holloway Vs. Dustin Poirier Preview

Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19 in a defense of his BMF belt as we preview this upcoming fight. Holloway won the BMF Belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, with just one second left in the fight.