Max Holloway made history once again at UFC 318. On Saturday night (19), in Louisiana (USA), the Hawaiian successfully defended the symbolic BMF (toughest fighter) belt by defeating Dustin poirier by judges' decision in a true five-round battle. But it was in the final seconds of the fight that the former featherweight champion relived an already iconic moment in his career and, once again, electrified the audience with his boldness.
Just like in UFC 300, when he knocked out Justin gaethje as the clock ran out, Holloway called his opponent back to the center of the octagon in the final moments.
He did it again! Holloway calls out Poirier for the final exchange in a UFC 318 fight. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC
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With just ten seconds left on the clock, he pointed to the ground, stared Poirier down, and invited the veteran into one last frank exchange. Even exhausted after five intense rounds, the American accepted the challenge.
What followed was a pure display of courage and fighting spirit. Both fighters ignored any defensive strategy and launched into an open brawl, drawing cheers and applause from the audience, who stood and watched the scene that has become a trademark of the 'Blessed One'.
In the final stretch, however, Dustin swayed and hugged his opponent to avoid being knocked out.
VIDEO: He did it again! Holloway calls out Poirier for the final exchange in a UFC 318 war
FOREVER LINKED @blessedmma & @DustinPoirier go the distance at #UFC318! pic.twitter.com/j2o03hFE3G
- UFC (@ufc) July 20, 2025
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