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Holloway Aims to Break Trilogy Curse Against Poirier

7/9/2025

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Max Holloway is set to clash with Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans, stepping into the lightweight arena for the first time. Despite being ranked No. 1 in featherweight, Holloway seeks to exit those rankings due to their unpredictability. He’s determined to break the trilogy curse and avoid a third loss to Poirier.

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Max Holloway is set to clash with Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans, stepping into the lightweight arena for the first time. Despite being ranked No. 1 in featherweight, Holloway seeks to exit those rankings due to their unpredictability. He’s determined to break the trilogy curse and avoid a third loss to Poirier.