About UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2

UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on April 13, 2019. In the main event, an interim UFC Lightweight Championship bout between current UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier was featured. This was a rematch, the pair previously met in a featherweight bout at UFC 143 where Poirier won via first-round submission.

Making / Production

The event was organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is the world's leading mixed martial arts promoter. UFC 236 marked the second time that the UFC has visited Georgia, with the first one being UFC 201 in 2016.

Actors

• Max Holloway: Played himself, the UFC Featherweight Champion at the time who moved up in weight class to challenge for the interim Lightweight title. His extraordinary endurance and striking made the fight memorable.
• Dustin Poirier: Played himself, a long-standing contender in the UFC Lightweight division. His powerful boxing and improved grappling skills were displayed during the match.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The event marked the UFC's second visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
• This event marked the first time in UFC history that two interim championship fights have headlined a pay-per-view event.
• Holloway and Poirier's first encounter happened when Holloway was only 20 – an early fight in both of their careers.
• Holloway was on a 13-fight winning streak before this bout.

Quotes

• Max Holloway: "It's not the belt that's on the line, it's the throne."
• Dustin Poirier: "This is my life's work. I'm ready to be the world champion."

Music, Soundtrack

• The official walkout song for Max Holloway was "Hawaiian Kickboxer" by Moke Boy.
• Dustin Poirier entered the octagon to "The Boss" by James Brown.