NEW ORLEANS – Paulo Costa's shaking at the UFC 318 pre-fight news conference had some viewers scratching their heads, while others were concerned. But immediately following his win Saturday at Smoothie King Center,

Holloway enters as the favorite at -148 (risk $148 to win $100), while Poirier is the underdog at +124 in the latest UFC 318 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. In the co-main event, Roman Kopylov is the -218 favorite against Paulo Costa (+180) in a middleweight bout.

Dustin Poirier lost his UFC retirement fight to Max Holloway in New Orleans. But the Lafayette native left the cage with pride and gratitude. "I’m a kid just living his dream out here. I’m chasing dreams still.

UFC 318 winner Patricio Freire spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige in New Orleans.

UFC 318 fight card is live tonight at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Time, where to watch, how to stream and PPV cost.

Brandon Staley is in his first season as New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator. A 19-year coaching veteran, including the last eight in the NFL with three as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers,

Aside from Dustin Poirier, his challenger, the next highest earners were UFC veterans Kevin Holland and Michael Johnson, who both earned $21,000 because they’re over the 21 bouts or more threshold.

UFC CEO Dana White spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at the UFC 318 post-fight press conference and talked the top storylines from Saturday's event in New Orleans.

It was a fight UFC matchmakers had tried to make multiple times prior and when it finally came to fruition, it proved worth the wait. Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland came to blows Saturday at UFC 318 and those in attendance at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans were treated to an all-time-wild brawl.