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Mailbag: Is Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane one big letdown after our hopes for a Jon Jones fight?
Did Dustin Poirier let fans down in his final fight against Max Holloway at UFC 318? And how excited are we for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane after expecting something much different? All that and more in this week's mailbag. To ask a question of your own, hit up @benfowlkesmma. @GabeDert: Holloway points down Dusty p doesn't get down And for the kind of fighter he was.. What the heck man How can we feel about that? I think we can understand. Can't we? Poirier told our own Ariel Helwani that part of it was feeling like he was falling behind the speedier Holloway in those exchanges, but also it was partly an impulse toward self-preservation. Yes, he wanted to win and go out on top with a BMF belt on his shoulder. But either way it was his last fight, and it might always only take one good punch to change your quality of life in retirement. I know fighters with plates and screws in their faces, nerve damage and cracked bones, stuff they still wince at when they roll out of bed. When you know it's the end regardless, how can you not think about how it's going to feel in the morning? At the same time, once you start thinking like that, it's probably time to go. Which, of course, is the same conclusion Poirier had already arrived at. @Beastin364: So it's really Tom v Gane for the heavyweight title next? I guess it makes sense and all but am I alone in being super disappointed? Nope, it's a letdown. UFC CEO Dana White spent much of the past six months assuring us, don't worry, he'd get a fight done between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. It was the only fight to make for the UFC heavyweight title. Turns out, nah, it was never really a possibility. Jones wanted none of it. After that, anything else (short of a Francis Ngannou return) was bound to feel like a disappointment. Aspinall vs. Gane is a fine fight. Just … fine. By the time we get there, we might even be excited for it. But it's hard to ignore that there were two monster fights on the horizon at the start of this year: Aspinall vs. Jones and Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria. So far, the UFC has turned zero of them into realities. And that's a bummer, man. @lyingawakezzz: Do you think Jon Jones lies awake at night wishing he received the send off Dustin Poirier got? Not yet. I think right now he still thinks that sendoff might be forthcoming. He's unretired (kind of) and back in the testing pool (allegedly), remember? But I did see Khabib Nurmagomedov this week saying that there's a difference between achievement and legacy. When it comes to achievement in this sport, he noted, Jones is at the top. But legacy? That hazier question of how people see you and what they say about you and whether or not they'd want their kids to be like you some day? That's a different story. And with Jones, right now it really feels like the MMA world is sick of this guy and glad to be rid of him — for now. @jmprobus: The year is 2050. A 1/4 century has passed, the current UFC regime is gone and the future regime has taken over. What does the landscape of the UFC and MMA, as a whole, look like? I assume it's all slap-fighting robots on the desolate plains of New Texas. The real fighting will be done on a barge anchored in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Phoenix. And somehow Derrick Lewis will still be a draw there. @shonplant: Señor Ben no joke I'm going on a family trip to Montana this summer, any recommendations? We got a car and can drive anywhere in the state Everyone is going to tell you to head up and see Glacier National Park. Which, yeah, it's glorious. I do recommend it (though crowds in summer can be an issue). But one of my personal favorite drives is along Highway 200 from Missoula to Great Falls. You coast through Lincoln, where the Unabomber's cabin was, then along the majestic views of the Rocky Mountain front, and finally into the Montana city that's home to an Air Force base and a disturbing stockpile of nuclear missiles. Don't pay too much attention to that, though. Instead, go to the Sip & Dip Lounge to see the (literal) mermaids waving to you from behind the bar. Tell them I send my fondest regards.
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Where to stream UFC 318 full fight card live tonight? Poirier-Holloway 3 start time, how to watch
UFC 318 stops at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday night. Can Dustin Poirier defeat Max Holloway for a third time? Can Poirier capture the 'BMF' title belt in his hometown retirement fight? Here's your guide to UFC 318 fight card, the "BMF" title fight, ring walk schedule and how to watch. What time does UFC 318 full fight card start tonight, July 19, 2025? When are UFC 318 preliminary fights? Live coverage of UFC 318 early preliminary card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19. Prelims continue at 8 p.m. ET followed by the main card pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. Watch UFC 318 preliminary fights on ESPN+ Where to watch UFC 318 live fight card tonight, July 19, 2025? How to stream UFC fights live coverage Catch all the UFC action from Las Vegas through ESPN, ESPN+ and pay-per-view. ESPN+ subscription is required to purchase PPV. Catch all the UFC 318 action with a ESPN+ subscription, PPV option What channel are UFC 318 fights live on TV tonight, July 19, 2025? How to watch UFC 318 full fight card today Some UFC 318 preliminary card fights will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, July 19, 2025. The 6 p.m. early preliminary card will be available on ESPN+ and the main card is available for pay-per-view at 10 p.m. Watch UFC 318 preliminary fights on ESPN+ How to live stream UFC 318 PPV fights tonight on Saturday, July 19, 2025? Cost, price live streaming UFC fight card on ESPN+ today UFC 318 streaming options include ESPN+ and pay-per-view. Preliminary card fights on ESPN+ begin at 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19, 2025. The main PPV fight card is at 10 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Details below: An ESPN+ subscription is required to purchase the pay-per-view. Purchase an ESPN+ monthly subscription and the pay-per-view are available for $91.98 (includes first month of ESPN+) Purchase an ESPN+ annual subscription and the pay-per-view together for $134.98 (includes your first year of ESPN+) Subscription renews on a monthly or annual basis at the then-current retail price (currently $11.99/mo or $119.99/yr, plus tax where applicable). Valid for new or returning subscribers only. Not for commercial use; additional terms apply. Catch UFC 318 preliminary fights on ESPN+ UFC 318 live ring walk start time tonight: full fight card schedule of walkouts today, July 19, 2025 Here is the UFC 318 fight card schedule with approximate ring walk times for July 19, 2025. All times are Eastern: UFC 318 fight card schedule: main card ring walks, 10 p.m. lineup, July 19, 2025 12 a.m.: Max Holloway ("BMF" titleholder) vs. Dustin Poirier – for lightweight title 11:30 p.m.: Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov – for middleweight title 11:15 p.m.: Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez – for welterweight title 11 p.m.: Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull Freire – for featherweight title 10:25 p.m.: Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber – for lightweight title UFC 318 fight card schedule: preliminary ring walks, 8 p.m. lineup, July 19, 2025 9:40 p.m.: Kyler Phillips vs. Vinicius Oliveira – bantamweight bout 9:10 p.m.: Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen – middleweight bout 8:45 p.m.: Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov – welterweight bout 8:15 p.m.: Ateba Gautier vs. Robert Valentin – middleweight bout UFC 318 fight card schedule: early preliminary ring walks, 6 p.m. lineup, ET, July 19, 2025 7:45 p.m.: Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov 7:30 p.m.: Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio 7:10 p.m.: Ryan Spann vs. Łukasz Brzeski 6:30 p.m.: Brunno Ferreira vs. Jackson McVey 6:05 p.m.: Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari What is the UFC 'BMF' title? Who has the 'BMF' belt? The BMF belt stands for "Baddest Motherf*****" and is currently held by Max Holloway. The belt created in 2019 is not an actual title. The symbolic belt represents the UFC's most ferocious fighters. UFC 318 preview: Has Dustin Poirier ever fought Max Holloway? Yes. This is the third fight between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway. Who won Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 1? Dustin Poirier defeated Max Holloway by submission with a triangle armbar at 3:23 in the first round in UFC 143. The fight was Holloway's UFC debut in February of 2012, where he was a late replacement for Ricardo Lamas, who was slated to replace Erik Koch. When was Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 2? Who won the fight? Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 2 took place at UFC 236 in April of 2019. Poirier won by unanimous decision. UFC 318 current odds: Who will win Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway 3 live tonight? Who will win Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov? Here are UFC 318 fight card odds via BetMGM: Max Holloway (-135) vs. Dustin Poirier (+110) Paulo Costa (+180) vs. Roman Kopylov (-220) Kevin Holland (-625) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (+450) Dan Ige (-220) vs. Patricio Pitbull Freire (+180) Michael Johnson (+500) vs. Daniel Zellhuber (-700) Kyler Phillips (+130) vs. Vinicius Oliveira (-155) Marvin Vettori (+160) vs. Brendan Allen (-190) Francisco Prado (-130) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (+110) Ateba Gautier (-425) vs. Robert Valentin (+325) Adam Fugitt (+500) vs. Islam Dulatov (-700) Jimmy Crute (-350) vs. Marcin Prachnio (+275) Ryan Spann (-250) vs. Łukasz Brzeski (+200) Brunno Ferreira (-600) vs. Jackson McVey (+425) Carli Judice (-400) vs. Nicolle Caliari (+310) UFC 318 predictions: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 breakdown UFC 318 weigh-in highlights: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 UFC 318 full card weigh-in highlights: Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway, Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov, more Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Where to watch UFC 318 fights tonight: Time, live stream schedule, fight card
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Justin Gaethje 'going to be upset' if UFC offers Paddy Pimblett, not Ilia Topuria
Justin Gaethje said he will have some serious decisions to make if he's left out of the UFC lightweight title picture and pushed toward Paddy Pimblett next. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) is stumping hard to be the next to challenge newly crowned 155-pound titleholder Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) next and "El Matador" knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June to capture the vacant belt. With three wins in his past four fights, with the lone exception being his famous knockout loss to Max Holloway in their BMF title fight at UFC 300, Gaethje thinks his track record and reliability makes him the top candidate for Topuria's first title defense. Gaethje acknowledges that Holloway, who just beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 this past Saturday, and Arman Tsarukyan should also be in the running. However, he thinks he should be the selection. "I've been talking a lot, saying what I feel I deserve, what I want – but ultimately I think it's such a timing thing when it comes down to who is going to fight Ilia next," Gaethje told ESPN. "I think I'm one of three, with Max having a big win. It's me, Arman or Max I would assume that has to fight him, if he's going to fight this year. If he's not going to fight this year then who knows what's going to happen. But for me, I've said my piece and now I need to train and work out and all these guys are really good. "I hope it's Ilia, I hope it's November and I hope it's in Madison Square Garden. That's what I'm planning for and trying to speak into existence, but you never know with the UFC and I can only worry about what I can control, and that's how ready I'll be for my next fight." Following Topuria's win over Oliveira at UFC 317, he was passive about the idea of facing Gaethje next and noted it would be unfair matchmaking. Prior to the event, Topuria said a logical title eliminator would be Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett, and Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) agreed with that notion. But then he beat Oliveira and Pimblett was brought into the octagon for a faceoff with Topuria, putting momentum between those two longtime rivals. Although UFC CEO Dana White said afterward that Pimblett entering the octagon for the staredown was a promotional misstep, he didn't articulate any clear plans for Topuria's first defense. Gaethje, 36, said if the UFC goes another direction with Topuria and then tries to book him against Pimblett, he might have to reconsider his place in the organization. "Absolutely not (fighting Pimblett)," Gaethje said. "If that's the route that they want me to take, then I don't believe that they need me anymore. I know that sounds petty or whatever, but I'm No. 3, I'm 3-1 in my last four, the champion (Islam Makhachev) was calling to fight me and he vacated. They bring a new guy in and give a guy who is 2-2 the fight. If their algorithm and their match tells them to just use me until I get beat, then I'm going to have to really reevaluate what I'm doing here. "I've signed up for a merit-based system. I have lived by that. If they want to give Arman, which Arman had the fight, then I had the fight and I took someone else. He had the fight and pulled out. Those are two different scenarios. For me to get put in the same position and fight for my spot, then I'm going to be upset about that." Ultimately, Gaethje said he's one to focus on the positive. He is thinking about the ideal outcome for his own career, and that would be getting the title shot against Topuria before the 2025 calendar closes out, then go into 2026 with the desire to rematch Holloway at the UFC White House card and cap his own career in epic fashion. Best case scenario, best chapter of my book, if it happens I will believe this is a simulation, but I beat Topuria this year, defend it against Holloway on the White House lawn, then retire with the BMF and the championship belts," Gaethje said. "There's no better way for me to write it. But I'm a little bias." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Justin Gaethje wants Ilia Topuria UFC title fight, not Paddy Pimblett
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Was Dustin Poirier thinking the same thing we all were when he jumped for the guillotine?
The legendary Dustin Poirier closes the day after his retirement war with Max Holloway at UFC 318. He discusses ending his career in Louisiana, jumping the gilly, Lil Wayne's walkout, filming "Fightville 2," and more.
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UFC 318 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier had the final faceoff of his career vs. BMF champ Max Holloway ahead of Saturday's UFC 318 trilogy bout in New Orleans.
