Getty Images Alexandre Pantoja (29-5) is on a seven-fight winning streak heading into UFC 317. The 35-year-old Brazilian made his UFC debut in July 2017 with a split-decision win over Eric Shelton.

Max Holloway plans to turn Dustin Poirier's retirement party into a sad affair at UFC 318 then fight whoever is the new lightweight champ.

The last dance for Poirier won't be an easy ride. He faces Max Holloway in a trilogy fight for the BMF Title. Poirier (30-9, 1 NC) is a former interim champion who is 2-2 in his last four fights.

"I think it will more than likely be Justin Gaethje because Max [Holloway] and Dustin [Poirier] are fighting, that's [No. 4 and No. 5]. Obviously, Justin is a legend. He comes out and he has a scrap.

Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway to face off in UFC 318 in New Orleans by: Bella Dardano Posted: Apr 29, 2025 / 01:15 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 06:41 AM CDT ...

The 36-year-old Louisiana native will face longtime rival Max Holloway in a five-round showdown for the symbolic BMF title, marking his final walk to the Octagon after nearly two decades in the sport.

The 36-year-old Poirier has a record of 30-9. "The UFC is coming back to New Orleans on July 19," Poirier told McAfee on Friday. "It's going to be my final fight. I'm going to lay the gloves down ...

Like Poirier, Justin Gaethje is another fine athlete who has never made the last step to winning undisputed gold. The 36-year-old American won the interim belt against Tony Ferguson in 2020 but ...

The loss served as instant redemption for the 36-year-old Gaethje, a former interim champion at 155 pounds, who was knocked out cold in the final seconds of his last fight against Max Holloway in ...