UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Betting Odds

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UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier betting odds

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier will meet in a highly anticipated BMF title fight at UFC 318. This will be Poirier’s bout, as the UFC veteran confirmed his retirement after announcing the fight.

Poirier, 36, hopes to retire as a champion. He holds a past interim lightweight title, but never captured the undisputed UFC championship. This marks his second attempt at the BMF title, as Justin Gaethje knocked him out in his previous attempt.

Holloway, 33, holds the BMF title and is looking to become the first fighter to successfully retain his title. He won the title after knocking Gaethje out in the final seconds of their UFC 300 clash.

Both fighters enter UFC 318 coming off losses. Poirier was submitted by Islam Makhachev, while Holloway was knocked out by Ilia Topuria.

UFC 318 marks Poirier and Holloway’s third meeting inside the octagon. The Diamond won their previous two fights, including their interim lightweight title fight. Despite that, Blessed enters the trilogy fight as the favorite.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Holloway is listed as a -138 favorite. A $20 wager on Blessed retaining his title would yield a total payout of $34.49.

Poirier, the +112 underdog, would $42.40 on the same wager if he captures the BMF title.

UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Method of Victory and Prop Betting Odds

Bettors looking beyond the moneyline can also explore method of victory and prop bets. These options allow wagers on how and when the fight will end.

Holloway winning via decision is currently the favored outcome at +170. Meanwhile, Poirier’s most likely path to victory, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, is winning via KO/TKO at +340.

Total rounds are another popular market. Over 4.5 rounds is listed at -152. Under 4.5 rounds is currently listed at +120. Given the odds, betting on the under could produce a strong return.

These props may appeal to bettors who expect either grueling battle of attrition or an early finish.

UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Main Card Betting Odds

Beyond the main event between Holloway and Poirier, UFC 318 features several betting-friendly matchups. Two fights in particular could generate serious action.

First, Paulo Costa faces Roman Kopylov in a middleweight clash. Kopylov, ranked No.14, is a -230 favorite, while the former middleweight title challenger enters as a +184 underdog.

Costa needs a statement win to stay relevant in the division. His urgency to snap his losing skid could make for an unpredictable outcome. He enters following back-to-back losses to Robert Whittaker and Sean Strickland and is 1-4 in his last five. His last win came against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold, who no longer competes in the promotion.

Another compelling matchup features Dan Ige and former two-division Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull. Ige enters as a -225 favorite, while Pitbull is listed as a +180 underdog.

Pitbull made his UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez, but failed to impress. It was a one-sided win for Rodriguez, securing a unanimous decision win after all three judges scored it 30-27.

Pitbull vowed to have a more aggressive approach against Ige and showcase what led to him becoming a Bellator champion. The featherweight bout could be explosive, perhaps with many bettors wagering on the Brazilian to redeem himself.

Giancarlo Aulino Giancarlo Aulino is sports writer who covers UFC for Heavy.com. He began writing for Heavy in 2025 after providing MMA coverage for Sportskeeda. Giancarlo is an experienced journalist and interviewer, having covered soccer clubs Toronto FC and York United FC as a full-season reporter, and also producing sports coverage for Toronto radio station VIBE 105.5FM.
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