Joe Rogan has been the electrifying voice of the UFC, providing technical analysis with unfiltered enthusiasm that resonates with hardcore fans and casual viewers. His iconic post-fight, in-Octagon interviews have become a staple of UFC broadcasts,

Fans couldn’t put their fingers on why Joe Rogan would be absent from UFC 318 having not missed a US PPV in several years despite cutting back on his UFC schedule. The stand-up comedian didn’t appear to have a conflicting schedule in terms of his work away from being a commentator, but it looks like he had other plans that got in the way.

Another opponent on Poirier's UFC resume, however, is former "BMF" champion Justin Gaethje. Unlike Holloway, both men are 1-1, with Gaethje having won the latter fight at UFC 291 with an emphatic head-kick KO in July 2023.

Later tonight (Sat., July 19, 2025) in UFC 318’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Poirier will square off with Max Holloway for the third time in his final Octagon appearance. Incredible knockouts, grueling losses and vicious firefights — Poirier is one of the most entertaining elite talents of all time.

Former UFC fighters and analysts give their predictions for the UFC 318 main event. Ian Parker provides betting advice.

The UFC is back in New Orleans to grant former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier a proper sendoff for an otherwise legendary MMA career by concluding

If Dustin Poirier’s last fight with Max Holloway is anything to go off, he will be victorious at UFC 318. Poirier faces Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 in his hometown of New Orleans,

With the UFC world buzzing ahead of this BMF title showdown, here are the streaming details for fans across the globe:

UFC 318 headliner Dustin Poirier’s final post-fight interview with Joe Rogan already took place. Dustin Poirier will get a hometown sendoff when he faces BMF titleholder Max Holloway in a trilogy this weekend at UFC 318.