Analyzing the aftermath of UFC 318, including Max Holloway's ceiling at lightweight and Dustin Poirier's unfulfilled fairytale end.

Daniel Rodriguez is focused on keeping the momentum of his three-fight winning streak after beating Kevin Holland at UFC 318.

During the post-fight press conference, UFC President and CEO Dana White said, “Tonight was a huge success. The gate, the buzz, the energy in this town. It couldn’t have been better. I’m very happy.” We can’t wait to welcome UFC back.

Max Holloway further entrenched himself in the record books across multiple categories in his UFC 318 BMF title defense vs. Dustin Poirier.

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier got the short end of the stick Saturday night in New Orleans, Louisiana. Despite Holloway's unanimous decision win against "The Diamond" to put a dent in the three-fight series (the first two being won by Poirier in 2012 and 2019). Holloway took the scorecards 48-47, 49-46, 49-46.

UFC CEO Dana White spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at the UFC 318 post-fight press conference and talked the top storylines from Saturday's event in New Orleans.

It was a fight UFC matchmakers had tried to make multiple times prior and when it finally came to fruition, it proved worth the wait. Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland came to blows Saturday at UFC 318 and those in attendance at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans were treated to an all-time-wild brawl.

New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks celebrates his birthday on Saturday, July 19, with a show at Gasa Gasa. He’ll be joined by La Reezy, who recently has been catching some national attention, and gifted lyricist Kaye the Beast. Music starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $19.29 via gasagasanola.com.