Betting odds and predictions for Poirier vs Holloway rematch: Who emerges victorious in their third fight?

Betting odds and predictions for Poirier vs Holloway rematch: Who emerges victorious in their third fight?

Spicy Take: Dustin Poirier's Final Fight is Set

Get ready, fight fans! UFC's very own "Diamond" Dustin Poirier is gearing up for his last hurrah, locking horns with Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19 with the smooth sounds of New Orleans' Smoothie King Center serving as the backdrop.

With Poirier pegged as a solid -125 favorite, it's clear that the bookies believe the NOLA native has the edge in this lightweight brawl. But let's not count out Holloway just yet - the Hawaiian underdog, with odds of +100, is no stranger to magnificent comebacks. In fact, Holloway will be defending his "BMF" belt - a fitting prize to match his fearsome fighting spirit.

Betting Odds: Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway

| | Odds || --- | --- || Max Holloway | 100 || Dustin Poirier | 125 |

These odds could shift as we inch closer towards the big day, so keep an eye out for changes that might tip the scales in favor of either fighter.

Max Holloway

Previous Encounters: Poirier and Holloway's War of Words

100

These two have their history, having met twice before. Their first encounter dated back to 2012 at UFC 143, where the then-soaring featherweight prospect Poirier managed a slick triangle-armbar submission in the first round, earning him the "Submission of the Night" bonus. Fast forward to 2019, they squared off again at UFC 236 for the interim lightweight title – and guess who emerged victorious yet again? None other than Poirier, winning the fight through a unanimous decision.

Betting on Holloway

Dustin Poirier

Holloway shines brightest in high-stakes striking battles. He's a force to be reckoned with, wearing down his opponents through sheer volume and determination. If you're betting on Holloway, you'll want to place your chips on the possibility of the fight going the distance, a decision, or a late-round finish. Holloway's incredible cardio and adaptability are his keys to success, especially if Poirier starts swinging hard from the get-go.

-125

Betting on Poirier

Poirier's stellar performance in this series, combined with a strong record in high-pressure situations, gives him a definite edge in this matchup. As a -125 favorite, I'd say taking Poirier ML is the move, but if you're looking for a bit more risk, Poirier by KO/TKO is a solid bet with fantastic value. Asserting his powerful striking and eye-popping precision, Poirier has shown his ability to extinguish Holloway early and often, so don't sleep on his finish-orientated gameplan.

The Pick: Poirier vs Holloway at UFC 318

I'm backing Dustin Poirier ML at -125 for the victory, but I also have a soft spot for an OVER 2.5 rounds bet. Both combatants have proven their durability, so this battle is likely to go beyond a few fast-paced rounds.

Prediction: Poirier (-125); OVER 2.5 Rounds

[1]] MMAFighting[2] Sports Illustrated

• Dustin Poirier's last fight will take place against Max Holloway at UFC 318, with the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans serving as the venue on July 19.
• Holloway is the underdog in this lightweight battle, with odds of +100, despite Poirier being the solid -125 favorite.
• Poirier has faced Holloway twice before, winning both encounters through a slick triangle-armbar submission and a unanimous decision, respectively.

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