NEW ORLEANS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's UFC 318 fighter weigh-ins. The early weigh-ins take place at the UFC host hotel in New Orleans and precede the ceremonial weigh-ins for the fans, which take place at 6 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. The same venue hosts Saturday's event (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).

Bettors must then place a £1 qualifying wager on the over 4.5 rounds on Holloway vs Poirier at the normal price. If the fight does go beyond five rounds, you’ll receive a cash payout at the normal odds and £30 in free bets.

The MMA world will pull for Louisiana’s native son at UFC 318, but you can’t hate on Holloway. Why? Because even if you’re booing him, he’s always had the fight game’s best interest in mind.

Highlights from UFC 318 official weigh-ins, where all 28 fighters on the card made weight ahead of Saturday’s event in New Orleans.