Former interim welterweight UFC champion Colby Covington is in the sights of an up-and-coming fighter looking to stake a claim with a big-name win.

UFC 318 from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, witnessed Dustin Poirier's emotional MMA farewell after an epic battle with Max Holloway, where Holloway showcased striking prowess, but Poirier's resilience shone through.

UFC 318 is here and on Saturday, July 19, Max Holloway defends the BMF Title against a man he has faced twice already but failed to defeat, Dustin Poirier.

Steven Nguyen fought to a concussive effect at UFC Abu Dhabi, setting a record in his barn-burner prelim match against Mohammad Yahya.

The first official heavyweight title defense for Tom Aspinall as undisputed champion is now booked. Aspinall will put his belt on the line opposite Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

Dustin Poirier didn't walk out of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with a win Saturday, but he did leave with the respect of his peers.

The UFC event broke records, with over 18,000 fans packed the arena where they watched, heckled and cheered as two fighters clashed in a cage. Theo Von, Lil Wayne and other celebrities were in attendance.

Vagner Rocha won just six months after having heart failure, and both Adele Fornarino and Roberto Jimenez put on a show. Check out results and analysis from WNO 29.