Paulo Borrachinha and Patrício Pitbull are 'underdogs' at UFC 318; see the odds

Paulo borrachinha e Patrick Pitbull are on the main card of UFC 318. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage

Ten years later, the UFC returns to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. The reason is very special: the last dance of Dustin poirier. At home, the 'Diamond' faces Max Holloway ending a historic trilogy and fighting for the 'BMF' belt. The title represents something like 'the toughest fighter' in the UFC. With 14 fights scheduled, this Saturday's event (19) starts at 19 pm (Brasília time).

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Five Brazilians make up the card. In the co-main event, Paulo borrachinha returns to the octagon after a year. After the defeat suffered by Sean Strickland No. UFC 302, the average weight (up to 83,9 kg) measures forces with Roman Kopylov.

Three months after his debut in the world's biggest MMA organization, Patrício Ptibull is looking for his first UFC victory against Dan Ige. On the preliminary card, Nicole Caliari fight with Carli Judice in the first duel of the night. Bruno Hulk is very favorite in Stake when facing Jackson McVey in the next fight. There will still be Vinícius LokDog measuring forces with Kyler Phillips. See all odds below.

Max Holloway (1,68) x Dustin Poirier (2,18)

UFC 318 puts Max Holloway e Dustin poirier face to face. Photo: Reproduction Instagram/UFC

PUBLICITY:

A landmark moment in UFC history. Dustin poirier will fight his final fight this Saturday. The chosen location was as close to home as possible. Born in Louisiana, the fighter ends his brilliant career in New Orleans. Now, his last time donning the UFC gloves will be to face a formidable opponent: Max HollowayThis will be the last chapter of a trilogy that began in 2012.

Paulo Borrachinha (2,90) x Roman Kopylov (1,42)

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

PUBLICITY:

Paulo borrachinha faces Roman Kopylov in the co-main event of UFC 318 to get back to winning ways. The middleweight (up to 83,9 lbs.) needs to win. In his last five fights, the Brazilian has had his arm raised only once, against Luck Rockhold. He was outclassed by Sean Strickland, Robert whittaker and Marvin Vetori.

Check out all the UFC 318 odds

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)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Max Holloway (1,68)x Dustin poirier (2,18) – fight for the BMF belt

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Paulo borrachinha (2,90) x Roman Kopylov (1,42)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland (1,18)x Daniel Rodriguez (5,00)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Dan Ige (1,42)x Patrick Pitbull (2,88)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson (5,50)x Daniel Zellhuber (1,16)

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

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kyler Phillips (2,25)x Vinicius LokDog (1,65)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Marvin vettori (2,70)x Brendan allen (1,46)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Francis Meadow (1,68)x Nikolay Veretennikov (2,18)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier (1,15)x Robert Valentine (5,75)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Adam Fugitt (5,75) x Islam Dulatov (1,15)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Jimmy crute (1,29)x Marcin Prachnio (3,65)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Ryan spann (1,45)x Lukasz Brzeski (2,75)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk (1,16) x Jackson McVey (5,60)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Carli Judice (1,27)x Nicole Caliari (3,75)