Will Borrachinha and Pitbull break the bank? Best Bets brings tips and analysis for UFC 318

UFC 318 promises to make history by pitting Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway against each other for the third time, six years after their last encounter. With two wins over the Hawaiian, Poirier aims to leave the octagon with an undefeated trilogy. The event will be held in the land of the 'Diamond', the state of Louisiana. The card this Saturday (19), in New Orleans, is scheduled to begin at 19 pm (Brasilia time).

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How to watch UFC 318, featuring Paulo Borrachinha, Patrício Pitbull, and three Brazilians. LIVE on TV and online.

Five Brazilians perform at pay-per-viewPaulo Borrachinha will fight Roman Kopylov in the co-main event. Patrício Pitbull seeks his first UFC victory against Dan Ige. On the preliminary card, Nicolle Caliari fights Carli Judice in the first bout of the night. Brunno Hulk faces Jackson McVey in the following fight. Vinícius LokDog will also face Kyler Phillips.

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Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway headline UFC 318. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

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Although both fighters are coming off losses in title fights, Max Holloway is in better form. The 'BMF' champion is more adapted to the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) and this could mean more difficulty for 'The Diamond'. The scenario is different from when the two faced off for the interim title in the category, and the current context shows an advantage for the Hawaiian.

guess: Max Holloway to win, with odds of 1,68 at Stake.

Paulo Borrachinha x Roman Kopylov

Paulo Borrachinha faces Roman Kopylov at UFC 318. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Although the two fighters are in very different form, this fight is likely to develop. Borrachinha isn't easily knocked out, a characteristic also displayed by his opponent. The duel should feature plenty of striking, but the takedown will likely be difficult. However, Kopylov currently boasts a stronger arsenal and repertoire. The Russian is likely to prevail in a longer fight.

guess: Roman Kopylov to win by more than 2,5 rounds, with odds of 1,85 at Stake.

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UFC 318 technical sheet

Date: July 19, 2025

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, USA

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier – BMF title fight

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Paulo borrachinha Roman Kopylov

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Dan Ige x Patrick Pitbull

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber

PRELIMINARY CARD (19:15 p.m. Brasília time)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Kyler Phillips x Vinicius LokDog

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Marvin Vettori x Brendan Allen

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Francisco Prado vs. Nikolay Veretennikov

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier x Robert Valentin

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Adam Fugitt vs. Islam Dulatov

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Ryan Spann x Lukasz Brzeski

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk x Jackson McVey

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Carli Judice x Nicole Caliari