🥊 UFC 318 Fight Card Tonight: How to Watch Holloway vs Poirier Live
UFC 318 takes center stage tonight, Saturday, July 20, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The night is headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier for the BMF title. This epic clash is also marked by Poirier’s final walk to the octagon.
Here’s everything you need to know: the full UFC 318 fight card, fight times, and how to watch live from anywhere in the world.
📺 Where to Watch UFC 318 Tonight
🌎 United States
- Main Card: ESPN+ PPV ($79.99), 10:00 PM ET
- Prelims: ESPN / ESPN+, 8:00 PM ET
- Early Prelims: ESPN+, 6:00 PM ET
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Main Card: UFC Fight Pass or TNT Sports Box Office, 3:00 AM BST (Sunday)
- Prelims: 1:00 AM BST
- Early Prelims: 11:00 PM BST (Saturday)
🇪🇸 Spain
- Main Card: DAZN / Max via Eurosport
- Start Time: 4:00 AM CEST (Sunday)
🌐 Other Regions
- DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, and local providers will stream parts or all of the event depending on your location.
⏰ UFC 318 Fight Card Start Times
| Region | Early Prelims | Prelims | Main Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (ET) | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| Europe (CEST) | Midnight | 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| India (IST) | 3:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Australia (AEST) | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
📝 Full UFC 318 Fight Card Breakdown
🏆 Main Card (10 PM ET | ESPN+ PPV)
- Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier — BMF Title Bout (Lightweight)
- Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov — Middleweight
- Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez — Welterweight
- Dan Ige vs Patricio Pitbull — Featherweight
- Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber — Lightweight
🔥 Prelims (8 PM ET | ESPN/ESPN+)
- Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen — Middleweight
- Jimmy Crute vs Ryan Spann — Light Heavyweight
- Brunno Ferreira vs AJ Dobson — Middleweight
- Carli Judice vs Victoria Dudakova — Strawweight
⚡ Early Prelims (6 PM ET | ESPN+)
- Islam Dulatov vs Bryan Battle — Welterweight
- JJ Aldrich vs Shauna Bannon — Flyweight
- Kyung Ho Kang vs Brad Katona — Bantamweight
🎯 Key Storylines for UFC 318
🥇 Holloway vs Poirier III: The Final Chapter
- This will be Dustin Poirier’s retirement bout, fighting in his home state of Louisiana.
- Holloway, the current BMF Champion, looks to avenge his loss in their 2019 interim title fight.
- Their rivalry stands at 1–1, and tonight determines the legacy leader.
⚔️ Costa Returns, Holland Seeks Redemption
- Paulo Costa aims to bounce back after his recent layoff.
- Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez face off in a critical welterweight scrap with big stakes.
💬 FAQs: UFC 318 Fight Card Tonight
Q: What time does UFC 318 start tonight?
A: Early Prelims start at 6 PM ET, followed by Prelims at 8 PM ET, and Main Card at 10 PM ET.
Q: How can I watch UFC 318 in the US?
A: The Main Card is available via ESPN+ PPV, and the Prelims air on ESPN & ESPN+.
Q: Can I stream UFC 318 for free?
A: No. UFC 318 is a PPV event, but prelims can be streamed via ESPN+ if you have a subscription.
Q: Who’s fighting in the main event?
A: Max Holloway defends the BMF title against Dustin Poirier in a trilogy bout.
🏁 Final Thoughts
UFC 318 is more than a fight night — it’s a historic farewell for a legend and a potential career-defining moment for Max Holloway. With a card packed with action from top to bottom, tonight’s event promises fireworks.
