UFC 318 UFC 318, held on July 19, 2025 in New Orleans , delivered fireworks from the opening bell to the final horn. Boasting a trilogy fight for the BMF title , a middleweight grudge match, and emotional undercard bangers, this event is etched into MMA lore. Below, we dive into the 10 most shocking moments that left fans gasping. 1. BMF Belt Trilogy: Holloway Knocks Down Poirier in Round 1 The main event featured Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier —an iconic trilogy bout—and the very first explosive moment came in Round 1. Holloway, known for his frantic pressure and volume striking, rocked “The Diamond” early, sending him to the canvas with a crisp combination—an unexpected wobble that reminded everyone who holds the BMF belt. Holloway's precision set the tone and showed he wasn't intimidated by Poirier ’s underdog status Wide World of Sports +8 YouTube +8 YouTube +8 CBSSports.com +9 LowKickMMA.com +9 MMAmania.com +9 . 2. Poirier Didn’t Go Out Without a Fight: He Droppe...