Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3

Jul 19, 2025New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Dustin Poirier

Record: 30-10-0

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Max Holloway

Record: 28-9-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Dustin Poirier

Max Holloway

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Dustin Poirier

Max Holloway

Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway

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UFC Record Breakdown

Dustin Poirier

KO/TKO (35%)

Sub (14%)

Decision (28%)

Losses (22%)

No Contest (1)

Max Holloway

KO/TKO (36%)

Sub (7%)

Decision (36%)

Losses (21%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy50%

Grappling Efficiency49%

Takedown Defense64%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ75%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency63%

Takedown Defense81%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ80%

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Dustin Poirier

Max Holloway

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From opening bell, Dustin Poirier can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 5.2 significant strikes per minute while Max Holloway looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (35%)

Sub (14%)

Decision (28%)

Losses (22%)

No Contest (1)

Dustin Poirier breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy50%

Grappling Efficiency49%

Takedown Defense64%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ75%

Dustin Poirier's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Max Holloway must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Max Holloway owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (53%) but must solve the 64% sprawl from Dustin Poirier.

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Max Holloway

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (36%)

Sub (7%)

Decision (36%)

Losses (21%)

Max Holloway breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%

Grappling Efficiency63%

Takedown Defense81%

Cardio & Endurance79%

Fight IQ80%

Max Holloway's recent form

Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

5'9" (175 cm)

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5'11" (180 cm)

Weight

155 lbs (70 kg)

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155 lbs (70 kg)

Reach

72" (183 cm)

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69" (175 cm)

Stance

Southpaw

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Orthodox

AI Division Rank

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.7 significant strikes/min

Max Holloway averages 6.9 significant strikes per minute while Dustin Poirier sits at 5.2.

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