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Chris Taylor - July 19, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 318 results, including the featherweight bout between Dan Ige and Patricio Pitbull. Ige (19-10 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO win over Sean Woodson this past April at UFC 314 (see that here). That victory got the Hawaiian back in the win column, as he had previously suffered back-to-back losses to Diego Lopes and Lerone Murphy respectively.

Chris Taylor - July 19, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 318 results, including the lightweight bout between Michael Johnson and Daniel Zellhuber. Johnson (24-19 MMA) will enter the contest on a 2-fight winning streak, this after earning victories over Darrius Flowers (decision) and Ottman Azaitar (KO) in his most recent Octagon appearances.

Chris Taylor - July 19, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 318 results, including the middleweight grudge match between Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen. Vettori (19-9-1 MMA) will enter the bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Italian Dream’ is coming off back-to-back unanimous decision losses to Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier in his most recent Octagon appearances. The former title challenger earned his most recent win back in March of 2023.

Chris Taylor - July 19, 2025

The Octagon returns to Louisiana for tonight’s UFC 318 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3. Poirier (30-9 MMA), a former UFC interim lightweight champion, will be competing for the final time this evening in his home state. ‘The Diamond’ was most previously seen in action 13 months ago at UFC 302, where he suffered a submission loss to Islam Makhachev. The 36-year-old has faced Holloway twice in the past, winning both of those fights, the first by submission and the second by unanimous decision.

Harry Kettle - July 19, 2025

Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold has given his thoughts on the upcoming Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev title fight. Next month, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s been a showdown that’s been a long time coming and now, we’re finally getting closer to settling this rivalry. While DDP has been a fantastic champion up to this point, Chimaev has seemingly been destined for the top ever since he first entered the promotion.

Harry Kettle - July 19, 2025

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has admitted that he’s still upset about his submission loss to Ilia Topuria three years ago. As we know, Bryce Mitchell is one of the more controversial figures currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While he’s clearly very talented, he’s had a handful of losses over the course of the last few years – all of which have come via finish. In addition to that, he also has some opinions that have landed him in hot water as of late.

Harry Kettle - July 19, 2025

UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes that Paulo Costa is his own worst enemy heading into UFC 318. As we know, Paulo Costa is a pretty controversial figure within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While he’s had some great moments over the years and has even fought for a world title, he’s also had a lot of losses recently. Many have wondered whether or not he’s reached his ceiling in the sport, but of course, the man himself is ready to try and prove the doubters wrong.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 18, 2025

Dan Ige avoids hearing commentary while studying fights as much as he can. Ige will be back in action to take on former two-division Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire at UFC 318 on Saturday. It’s a big fight for both men, as Ige wants to keep climbing the featherweight rankings, while “Pitbull” looks to prove he can still be a force despite losing his UFC debut.

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2025

Ayaka Miura’s championship destiny became crystal clear at ONE Friday Fights 116 in Bangkok. The Japanese submission specialist delivered exactly the performance needed to secure her title opportunity. The #2-ranked atomweight MMA contender dominated promotional newcomer Juliana Otalora on July 18 inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Miura’s first-round submission victory earned her a shot at ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice Zamboanga.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 18, 2025

Dustin Poirier has weighed in for the final time in his pro MMA career. Poirier clocked in at 156 pounds on Friday morning for his retirement fight. “The Diamond” is set to take on Max Holloway, who clocked in at 155 pounds, in the UFC 318 headliner. Poirier will have the hometown fans firmly behind him, as the fight will be held in New Orleans.

Harry Kettle - July 18, 2025

UFC star Dustin Poirier’s head coach has spoken about him possibly breaking his upcoming retirement in the future. On Saturday night, Dustin Poirier will make the walk to the Octagon for the final time. After his trilogy bout against Max Holloway in New Orleans, ‘The Diamond’ will ride off into the sunset and retire from mixed martial arts. He’ll leave behind an incredible legacy, going down in history as one of the greatest and most exciting lightweight fighters ever.

Harry Kettle - July 18, 2025

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano doesn’t agree with Max Holloway’s recent criticism of Ilia Topuria’s iconic three-fight win streak. On Saturday night, Max Holloway will attempt to get himself back in the win column. He’ll do so at 155 pounds, defending his BMF championship against the one and only Dustin Poirier. While he may be 0-2 in their series, many believe that ‘Blessed’ will put forward a much better version of himself than he did in their first and second fights.

Harry Kettle - July 18, 2025

UFC veteran Michael Johnson got Daniel Zellhuber to admit he was a fan of his ahead of their UFC 318 showdown. For the longest time now, Michael Johnson has been a member of the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. While he’s never been consistent enough to really make a push for a title opportunity, he’s certainly been involved in some big moments over the years. He’s also picked up wins over notable opponents, including Tony Ferguson and even Dustin Poirier, with the latter headlining UFC 318 at the weekend.

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 17, 2025

Ayaka Miura’s path to championship gold has never been clearer. One more dominant performance could secure her place in the title picture. The #2-ranked atomweight MMA contender faces undefeated promotional newcomer Juliana “La Patrona” Otalora at ONE Friday Fights 116 on Friday, July 18, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Miura, the bout represents another step toward her ultimate goal.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2025

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire is taking his second UFC fight quite seriously. Freire is hoping to rebound after his UFC debut didn’t go the way he had hoped. The former two-division Bellator champion dropped a unanimous decision against Yair Rodriguez in a fight where he was outgunned for three rounds. Freire didn’t look like the same fighter that tore through the Bellator featherweight division.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2025

Don’t expect Max Holloway to be perturbed if Paddy Pimblett skips the line to receive a UFC lightweight title opportunity. Following Ilia Topuria’s knockout victory over Charles Oliveira to lay claim to the 155-pound gold, Pimblett entered the Octagon and had an intense staredown with “El Matador.” Topuria shoved “The Baddy” and it appeared the UFC had its next lightweight title fight on a silver platter.

Harry Kettle - July 17, 2025

UFC star Max Holloway has said that he’s feeling great in the wake of his official move to the lightweight division. We all know that Max Holloway is easily one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. He has done some incredible things throughout the course of his career and now, in the wake of his epic featherweight run, he’s ready to try and make a charge for a second world title at 155 pounds.

Harry Kettle - July 17, 2025

UFC veteran Marvin Vettori has explained why he can’t wait to hurt Brendan Allen ahead of their UFC 318 grudge match. On Saturday night, you could argue that Marvin Vettori faces a crossroads moment in his career. He is set to do battle with Brendan Allen and after an inconsistent run of results, he could really do with a victory to boost his confidence.