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Paulo Costa def. Roman Kopylov at UFC 318
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UFC SOLD OUT THE SMOOTHIE KING CENTER. AND GET THIS, THEY MADE OVER $8 MILLION, MAKING IT THE HIGHEST GROSSING EVENT IN THE SMOOTHIE KING CENTER HISTORY. THAT’S ACCORDING TO NEW ORLEANS AND COMPANY AND THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS SPORTS FOUNDATION.
Organizers said UFC 318 drew a record-breaking crowd of over 18,000 fans, generating more than $8 million in ticket sales at the Smoothie King Center.
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UFC fan experience sees packed crowds ahead of Dustin Poirier’s final fight in New Orleans“I’m a Louisiana head, but I’ve got to meet Korean Zombie. Korean Zombie’s a legend, hall of famer. He’s a madman, and he fought some of the best fighters. He fought Holloway, he fought Dustin Poirier. Korean zombie is the truth.”
On the sixth episode of UFC 318 "Embedded," Michael Johnson takes his family to a post-weigh-ins meal at New Orleans institution Mother's.
Theo Von and other celebrities attended the Power Slap in New Orleans to watch fighters deliver and receive hellacious strikes in front of thousands.
Brandon Staley is in his first season as New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator. A 19-year coaching veteran, including the last eight in the NFL with three as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers,
Holloway, a former Featherweight champion, is looking to bounce back after losing to Illia Topuria by knockout at UFC 208 last October. He won the BMF title at UFC 300, knocking out Justin Gaethje. He has a career record of 26-8, with 12 wins coming by knockout.
UFC 318 fight card is live tonight at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Time, where to watch, how to stream and PPV cost.