{"id":75095,"date":"2025-07-19T13:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T12:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=75095"},"modified":"2025-07-19T13:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T12:27:40","slug":"what-time-does-ufc-318-start-tonight-start-time-preview-main-card-prelims-early-prelims-tv-channel-live-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/what-time-does-ufc-318-start-tonight-start-time-preview-main-card-prelims-early-prelims-tv-channel-live-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"What Time Does UFC 318 Start Tonight: UFC 318 Start Time, Preview, Main Card, Prelims and Early Prelims, TV Channel and Live Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC 318 takes over New Orleans tonight with a stacked card headlined by the trilogy clash between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. With Poirier&rsquo;s retirement on the line and several pivotal matchups across divisions, fans won&rsquo;t want to miss a second. Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about UFC 318&rsquo;s start time, full fight card, TV channel, live streaming details, and what to expect from the event.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">UFC 318 Full Card &#9876;&#65039;&#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC318?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFC318<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FkIl4NeY8n\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/FkIl4NeY8n<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DiaztwinsMMA (@DiaztwinsMMA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DiaztwinsMMA\/status\/1944775911359795594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFC 318 Preview<\/h2><p>UFC 318 is headlined by the long-awaited trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. This event in New Orleans could mark the final chapter in one storied career while reigniting another. Poirier has already announced this will be his last walk to the Octagon. For Holloway, it&rsquo;s a chance to settle a 0-2 score.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Two Legends. One Final Chapter for the BMF Crown. &#127942;&#128165;<br><br>Next PPV&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC318?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFC318<\/a> The Trilogy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zdXdjM8f7j\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/zdXdjM8f7j<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DiaztwinsMMA (@DiaztwinsMMA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DiaztwinsMMA\/status\/1939847203708669952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Poirier&rsquo;s grit and boxing fundamentals have defined him for over a decade. He outlasted Holloway in their two previous wars, including a brutal interim title bout in 2019. But the Hawaiian has since added depth to his game and the BMF title win over Justin Gaethje in 2024 proves he&rsquo;s still evolving. If he can finally get past &ldquo;The Diamond,&rdquo; it may launch a fresh run toward lightweight gold.<\/p><p>The co-main event sees Paulo Costa clash with late-replacement Roman Kopylov in a high-stakes middleweight bout. Costa, a physical powerhouse, looks to rebound from a string of missed opportunities, while Kopylov steps in on short notice with a real chance to catapult himself into the top 10.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Paulo Costa has Khamzat Chimaev in his sights &#128064;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC318?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFC318<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mZqvn2fqwc\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/mZqvn2fqwc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UFC_AUSNZ\/status\/1945972205650604257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Also on the main card, Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez meet in a clash of chaotic pace vs. counter striking. Meanwhile, Dan Ige welcomes Bellator legend Patr&iacute;cio &ldquo;Pitbull&rdquo; Freire to the UFC, a crossover bout that could reshape the featherweight picture. And veteran Michael Johnson squares off with the surging Daniel Zellhuber in a classic &ldquo;prospect vs. gatekeeper&rdquo; test.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here Is the UFC 318 Main Card:<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Class<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier<\/td><td>Lightweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov<\/td><td>Middleweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez<\/td><td>Welterweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dan Ige vs. Patr&iacute;cio Pitbull<\/td><td>Featherweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber<\/td><td>Lightweight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here Is the Preliminary Card of UFC 318:<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Class<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kyler Phillips vs. Vinicius Oliveira<\/td><td>Bantamweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen<\/td><td>Middleweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov<\/td><td>Welterweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ateba Abega Gautier vs. Robert Valentin<\/td><td>Middleweight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here Is the Early Preliminary Card of UFC 318:<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fight<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight Class<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov<\/td><td>Welterweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio<\/td><td>Light Heavyweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ryan Spann vs. &#321;ukasz Brzeski<\/td><td>Heavyweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brunno Ferreira vs. Jackson McVey<\/td><td>Middleweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carli Judice vs. Nicolle Caliari<\/td><td>Women&rsquo;s Flyweight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFC 318 Start Time&nbsp;<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early Prelims &ndash; 6:00 PM ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prelims &ndash; 8:00 PM ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Card &ndash; 10:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One last time! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC318?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFC318<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DIBPtrcE2x\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/DIBPtrcE2x<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MMAUNCENSORED1\/status\/1945975752446427222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Watch UFC 318 Tonight?<\/h2><p>UFC 318 will be available to stream across multiple platforms, making it easy for fans to catch every moment of the action.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The main card will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, ensuring full coverage of this high-stakes event from start to finish.<\/p><p>The early prelims will be shown on ESPN+, ESPN2, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass, while the prelims air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, and ESPN+.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFC 318 Predictions<\/h2><p><em>The UFC 318 predictions for the main card are as follows:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Poirier vs. Holloway&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p>Poirier is widely expected to win by decision in his farewell battle. While Holloway remains a formidable foe, Poirier&rsquo;s tactical edge and hometown momentum give him the edge in what looks to be a close, competitive showdown, according to MMAmania.<\/p><p><strong>Costa vs. Kopylov<\/strong><\/p><p>Kopylov enters as the favorite, riding a wave of knockouts and momentum. MMAmania leans toward a Kopylov victory, most likely by decision, as he avoids Costa&rsquo;s pressure and punishes from range.<\/p><p><strong>Holland vs. Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p><p>Holland is favored based on his active schedule and sharp striking this year. MMAmania and ESPN highlight Holland&rsquo;s versatility and recent form as reasons he&rsquo;s expected to outpoint Rodriguez.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kevin Holland is back for his fourth fight of 2025&hellip; and it&rsquo;s only July! &#128563;&#128293;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC318?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UFC318<\/a> <br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lN4HeRaBI0\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/lN4HeRaBI0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mma_orbit\/status\/1945975101431718124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Ige vs. Pitbull<\/strong><\/p><p>A high-output featherweight fight is expected, with MMAmania giving a slight edge to the veteran Pitbull due to his cardio and seasoned experience.<\/p><p><strong>Johnson vs. Zellhuber<\/strong><\/p><p>This bout is predicted to go the distance, with the younger Zellhuber favored to secure a decision victory over the veteran Johnson, as per MMAmania.<\/p><p><em>Mandatory Image Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full UFC 318 fight card breakdown with start times, where to watch, and what to expect from Holloway vs. Poirier 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":75096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1783],"tags":[2058,2055,6299],"class_list":["post-75095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mma","tag-dustin-poirier","tag-max-holloway","tag-ufc-318"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Time Does UFC 318 Start Tonight: UFC 318 Start Time, Preview, Main Card, Prelims and Early Prelims, TV Channel and Live Streaming - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out UFC 318 start times, the full fight card, and where to watch Holloway vs. Poirier 3 live. 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