UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 is a lot of things. It’s the farewell bout for Dustin Poirier, a fan-favorite whose imprint on the sport transcends wins or losses. It’s a return to lightweight for Max Holloway, who makes the walk for the first time since Ilia Topuria knocked him out and shut the door on regaining the featherweight title. It’s also the fourth BMF title fight, and Holloway hopes to become the first man to defend the symbolic title.
Ultimately, though, it’s the trilogy bout between Holloway and Poirier, a saga which started back in 2012 when they were 20 and 23 years old, respectively.