Max Holloway defeats Dustin Poirier retaining the UFC BMF title
Eric Martinez • July 20, 2025

Holloway defends his title by beating Poirier in retirement's last bout.
What a night it was at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans as Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier delivered an electrifying Fight of the Year candidate! In their highly anticipated trilogy, Holloway emerged victorious by unanimous decision, adding a thrilling chapter to their storied rivalry. While Poirier entered the octagon with the upper hand at 2-1 from their previous encounters, it was Holloway's night to shine, capturing the win in what also marked "The Diamond's" retirement fight.