The stage is officially set for UFC 318 in New Orleans, as all 28 fighters successfully made weight ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster event. Headlining the card is the long-awaited trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier, with the two fan favorites set to battle for the BMF title in what will be Poirier’s final fight.

Holloway tipped the scales at 155 pounds, while Poirier weighed in at 156 pounds — meeting the non-title limit for a lightweight fight. Both men appeared focused and intense during the ceremonial face-off, setting the tone for what promises to be an emotional and explosive main event.

The co-main event will feature a middleweight showdown between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov, both of whom made championship weight at 185 pounds. Also on the main card, Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez came in at 170 pounds each for their welterweight clash, while featherweights Dan Ige and Patricio Pitbull both hit 145 pounds on the dot.

Veteran lightweight Michael Johnson came in at 155 pounds, while his opponent Daniel Zellhuber weighed 156. The prelims also saw a full slate of successful weigh-ins, including bantamweights Kyler Phillips and Vinicius Oliveira (both 135), and middleweights Marvin Vettori (186) and Brendan Allen (185).

Even the early prelims proceeded without a hitch, with heavyweights, flyweights, and rising prospects all hitting their targets without issue. It marks a rare UFC card where no fighter missed weight, reflecting the high stakes and professionalism surrounding the event.

As the countdown to fight night continues, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. With Dustin Poirier looking to end his storied career on a high and Max Holloway chasing BMF gold, UFC 318 is shaping up to be one of the year’s most memorable cards.