With Poirier’s recent struggles against the same gauntlet of lightweights Holloway has largely rolled through, a triumphant conclusion to a thrilling career looks unlikely. But, as he’s proven throughout his illustrious career, Poirier is capable of the unexpected – does The Diamond have one last shining moment in him?

The stage is set for fireworks at UFC 317, where two vacant championship belts and months of anticipation come to a head. The main event? An electrifying lightweight showdown between undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria and former division king Charles Oliveira.

With two titles on the line and a stacked roster of hometown fighters, UFC 315 gives Canada plenty to cheer for.

The narrow margin between Pereira and Ankalaev in the UFC betting market represents just how closely aligned the pair have been since their ascent into the promotion. Seemingly, neither have faced a foe worthy of their incredible ability.

Though former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, pound-for-pound one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, hasn’t fought in a year-and-a-half, he has remained at the forefront of the division’s conversation all along.