UFC 318 Countdown: Poirier vs Holloway III

UFC is finally back in New Orleans for the first time in over a decade, and the full UFC 318 Countdown episode gives a raw look at what’s coming. At the top: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier meet one last time in a fight that means more than just rankings.

This isn’t just a trilogy closer — it’s Poirier stepping into the cage in his home state, maybe for the last time. Holloway, riding BMF momentum, isn’t showing up to play second fiddle. Countdown dives into their final prep — from tight family moments to grinding gym sessions that show what’s really at stake.

The rest of the card gets shine too. Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov should be fireworks. Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez could be chaos. And Dan Ige vs Patricio “Pitbull” Freire is a wild cross-promotional booking with serious implications.

Also on tap: Michael Johnson takes on Daniel Zellhuber in a lightweight scrap that might be do-or-die for both.

UFC 318 has legacy, violence, and New Orleans energy baked in — and Countdown pulls you into the middle of it all.