Holloway vs Poirier 3 Simulation Predicts Brutal Knockout in All-Out UFC 318 War

Virtual Chaos in the Octagon: Holloway vs Poirier 3 Gets Simulated

If you thought Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier’s first two fights were tough to watch, imagine their third showdown. Recently, a simulation for UFC 318’s BMF title fight between these two veterans has stirred up fight fans with its predictions. The simulated battle threw everything at these former champions: relentless striking, wild momentum swings, and the unthinkable—a highlight-reel one-punch knockout that leaves viewers talking.

The simulation didn’t play favorites. Both Holloway and Poirier were battered and bloodied across countless exchanges. At times, it was impossible to tell who had the upper hand. One moment Holloway’s relentless volume seemed to be overwhelming Poirier; the next moment, Poirier was landing his sharp counters and digging deep with his famed body work. This back-and-forth wasn’t just another numbers game—the intangible grit, the storylines, and the violent chess match between two warriors you could almost feel through the screen.

What makes this particular fight simulation pop is its attention to detail. The program repeatedly highlighted how both fighters refused to break, shrugging off hellacious shots that would have dropped most mortals. Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," was all about volume and pressure, bouncing in and out, mixing up the head and body attacks. Poirier, the notorious "Diamond," answered with compact power punches and perfectly timed counters, relying on his experience under fire. It’s the kind of war where you’re wincing at every punch, knowing either guy could seize the moment.

BMF Title and Poirier’s Retirement Tease Raise the Stakes

If this simulation is right, the narrative fuel behind this possible matchup only adds gasoline to the flames. For one, this isn’t some standard main event; it’s a BMF title fight, the sort of occasion where trash talk and toughness become as important as tactics. Plus, rumors swirl that this could be Dustin Poirier’s final walk to the Octagon, making every punch, every takedown, and every desperate scramble feel like the closing credits of a legendary career.

The simulated finish is the show-stopper. Picture both men—faces marked, bodies bruised—biting down on their mouthpieces for a furious final exchange. After absorbing dozens (maybe hundreds) of strikes, one finds that perfect shot. The simulation points to a sudden, thunderous punch that sends the loser crashing to the canvas in dramatic fashion, a true "blink-and-you-miss-it" moment. No decision needed. Someone sleeps, and the other leaves the cage with the BMF title and a legacy-defining win.

While we don’t have access to every punch-by-punch detail the simulator cooked up, the broad brushstrokes paint an unforgettable fight. If UFC 318 does serve up Holloway vs. Poirier 3, fans could be in for mayhem that blows past expectations—maybe even living up to the wild vision this virtual battle teased.