Analyzing the aftermath of UFC 318, including Max Holloway's ceiling at lightweight and Dustin Poirier's unfulfilled fairytale end.

During the post-fight press conference, UFC President and CEO Dana White said, “Tonight was a huge success. The gate, the buzz, the energy in this town. It couldn’t have been better. I’m very happy.” We can’t wait to welcome UFC back.

Daniel Rodriguez is focused on keeping the momentum of his three-fight winning streak after beating Kevin Holland at UFC 318.

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.

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.

New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks celebrates his birthday on Saturday, July 19, with a show at Gasa Gasa. He’ll be joined by La Reezy, who recently has been catching some national attention, and gifted lyricist Kaye the Beast. Music starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $19.29 via gasagasanola.com.

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,

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.