Notable Bets Cashed
Max Holloway was +150 to win by decision. On DraftKings Sportsbook, 17 percent of bets were placed on Holloway to win via decision, while getting nine percent of the handle bet.
A better placed a wager for $7,825.04 on Max Holloway to win by moneyline at -142, which paid $13,335.63.
1:21 a.m. ET: Max Holloway defeats Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Holloway successfully defended his BMF Championship against Poirier. After losing his first two fights against Poirier, Holloway got his first victory against him. Holloway landed 198 significant strikes, 89 more than Poirier.
This was Poirier’s final fight of his career in his home state of Louisiana. He finishes his legendary career with a 30-10 record with 23 finishes. Poirier is a former Interim Lightweight Champion and one of the greatest fighters in promotion history.
1:15 a.m. ET: Holloway vs. Poirier – Round 5
Both fighters landed in this round, but once again, Holloway had the higher output. Holloway landed a few big shots, but Poirier responded. With 10 seconds left, Holloway and Poirier pointed to the center and started swinging.
10-9, 50-45 Holloway
1:08 a.m. ET: Holloway vs. Poirier – Round 4
Holloway’s versatile skill set is the difference in this fight. He keeps Poirier guessing at all times. Poirier gets going two minutes into the round. The body shots are building up and hurting Poirier.
10-9 Holloway, 40-36
1:02 a.m. ET: Holloway vs. Poirier – Round 3
Holloway landed a few nice kicks at the start of the third round. This was a close round, but Holloway remained the more aggressive fighter. The third was another round in favor of Holloway.
10-9 Holloway, 30-27
12:56 a.m. ET: Holloway vs. Poirier – Round 2
Poirier began moving forward but is struggling to land with Holloway’s elite head movement. Holloway is throwing quick combinations, but Poirier responds. The Champion lands a vicious combination, dropping Poirier again. Poirier badley hurt Holloway to close the round.
10-9 Holloway, 20-18
12:50 a.m. ET: Holloway vs. Poirier – Round 1
Holloway begins the contest aggressively, throwing punches to the body with kicks. Two minutes in, Holloway knocked down Poirier and badly hurt him. Poirier needs to pick up the pace in the second round.
10-9 Holloway
12:36 a.m. ET: Lil Wayne joined Dustin Poirier for his walkout
12:26 a.m. ET: Paulo Costa defeats Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision
Costa got back in the win column for the first time since he defeated Luke Rockhold at UFC 278 in August 2022. In this matchup, Costa finished with 51 more significant strikes than Kopylov. Before the fight, Costa was +190 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
11:50 p.m. ET: Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Holland by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Rodriguez got the better of Holland in the first two rounds, but Holland had a strong final five minutes. Rodriguez was a +410 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook before the fight.
This is Rodriguez’s third straight victory and first three-fight winning streak since 2022. At 38 years old, Rodriguez is working his way back to the top of the Welterweight division.
11:18 p.m. ET: Patricio Pitbull defeats Dan Ige by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
After losing his first UFC fight a few months ago. Pitbull reminded everyone why he is a former mutli-time Bellator Champion.
Pitbull began the fight with two takedowns in the first round of the contest. But in the second round, Ige picked up the pace. Pitbull dropped Ige in the second round after a slow start. Pitbull finished with five takedowns and 2:44 miniutes of control time.
The next bout is a Welterweight contest between No. 14 Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez.
10:45 p.m. ET: Michael Johnson defeats Daniel Zellhuber by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Johnson,39, has won three straight fights for the first time since 2015. Johnson knocked down Zellhuber with a left hand in the second round. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Johnson was a +455 underdog.
Even though his career is nearing its end, Johnson remains a dangerous and capable fighter. Johnson is now 16-15 in the UFC. He finished with 84 significant strikes, 28 more than Zellhuber.
Zellhuber falls to 15-3 in his career and has lost two consecutive fights for the first time. In this contest, Zellhuber displayed elite kicks but was too passive with his hands.
Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull is the next fight.
Main Card
BMF Championship Bout
(C) Max Holloway vs. No. 6 Dustin Poirier
Middleweight Bout
No. 13 Paulo Costa vs. No. 14 Roman Kopylov
Welterweight Bout
No. 14 Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Featherweight Bout
No. 11 Dan Ige vs. Patricio Pitbull
Lightweight Bout
Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber
Prelims Results
Vinicius Oliveira def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Brendan Allen def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikolay Veretinnikov def. Francisco Prado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Ateba Gautier def. Robert Valentin via TKO in R1
Early Prelims Results
Islam Dulatov def. Adam Fugitt via TKO in R1
Jimmy Crute def. Marcin Prachnio via submission in R1
Ryan Spann def. Lukasz Brzeski via submission in R1
Middleweight: Brunno Ferreira def. Jackson McVey via submission in R1
Carli Judice def. Nicolle Caliari via TKO in R3
