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Max Holloway Confirms Injury

Max Holloway says he suffered injury in fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 that will keep him out until 2026
Max Holloway's hopes for a rematch with Ilia Topuria are on hold. Holloway revealed he injured his hand during his UFC 318 win over Dustin Poirier and will be sidelined until 2026. Holloway had hoped an impressive win against Poirier would vault him into lightweight title contention.
UFC 318 results: Max Holloway spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement in instant classic brawl
As much as the UFC 318 crowd was pulling for the retiring Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway is still a certified "BMF."
Max Holloway says ‘stupid injury’ suffered in UFC 318 win over Dustin Poirier likely keeps him out until 2026
Prior to his victory over Poirier, Holloway was stopped via strikes for the first time in his career by the now lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 this past October. Topuria vacated the 145-pound belt after stopping Holloway, and then brutally knocked out Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 in June to capture his second title.
UFC 318: How to watch Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 fight card
Dustin Poirier will face rival Max Holloway one last time at UFC 318 before stepping away from the sport. Here is how to watch all the action:
Dustin Poirier weighs in on Max Holloway's chances in Ilia Topuria rematch
NEW ORLEANS – Dustin Poirier thinks Max Holloway could do better in a rematch vs. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) lost his retirement fight to BMF champion Holloway in Saturday's UFC 318 headliner at Smoothie King Center.
UFC 318 mailbag: Reflecting on Dustin Poirier’s career and where Max Holloway goes next
Dustin Poirier is officially done fighting, and Max Holloway remains the ‘BMF’ champion. On Saturday, UFC 318 went down in New Orleans, where in the main event, Holloway finally got a win over Poirier,
Dustin Poirier highlights what Max Holloway must change for potential rematch with Ilia Topuria
Dustin Poirier believes a potential rematch between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway could go a bit differently this time around. After his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Max Holloway is in a good position according to UFC CEO Dana White,
What time is Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3? Walkouts for UFC 318 main event
Here's when to expect Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier to walk out to the cage for their BMF title-fight trilogy at UFC 318.
Max Holloway doesn’t want to go out like Dustin Poirier with retirement fight: ‘I’d probably keep it a secret’
Max Holloway respects Dustin Poirier getting a whole card built around him for his retirement fight but wouldn’t do it the same way.
Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier can't believe UFC 318 Fight of the Night bonus wasn't theirs
As far as Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier are concerned, an extra $50,000 should've come their way for their efforts in the UFC 318 main event.
Alexander Volkanovski applauds Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier for 'incredible' UFC 318 bout
Alexander Volkanovski was interested in how Max Holloway would bounce back from his first KO loss, and came away very impressed.
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