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Dustin Poirier was HYPED after watching Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira go nose-to-nose during ...

By Championship Rounds

Posted March 8, 2026

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Championship Rounds is a prominent MMA content creator on X (formerly Twitter) specializing in highlight clips, fighter reactions, and UFC event breakdowns. Their style is energetic and fan-focused, often using emojis and hype language to engage audiences. They have high credibility in the MMA community due to consistent posting of authentic footage from press conferences and fights.

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The post captures UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier's excited reaction to the intense nose-to-nose face-off between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira at the UFC 326 press conference. Poirier humorously expresses his desire for the fight to reach the final 10 seconds so he can witness Holloway's signature 'point down' gesture inviting a knockout exchange. This ties into the hype for UFC 326's main event, a BMF title rematch where Holloway defends against Oliveira, building on their history and recent fights involving Poirier[1][2].

🔥Why It's Trending

The post is trending due to the proximity of UFC 326 on March 8, 2026, with the main event face-off generating massive buzz among fans. Poirier's involvement as a former Holloway opponent and his quoted expert pick for Holloway adds authenticity and excitement[1]. The dramatic stare-down and Poirier's hype comment perfectly capture the event's electric atmosphere, amplified by viral MMA accounts.

💡Fun Facts

1Max Holloway recently defended his BMF title against Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision in July 2025[1].
2Poirier is the only fighter to have attempted a submission on Holloway in the UFC, via a guillotine choke last July[2].
3Charles Oliveira averages 2.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes, far more than any prior Holloway opponent[2].
4This is a rematch 11 years in the making between Holloway and Oliveira for the ceremonial BMF belt[2].
5Holloway famously uses the 'point down' gesture in a fight's final 10 seconds to invite stand-up wars[1].