Don’t miss the highly anticipated rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the BMF title at UFC 291. Get all the results and highlights from the event.
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje Rematch for BMF Title
UFC 291 is set to take place tonight at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The highly anticipated main event will feature a rematch between top-ranked lightweights Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, with the BMF title on the line. This is a fight that fans have been eagerly waiting for, and it promises to be an epic showdown.
In the co-main event, light heavyweights Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira will go head-to-head in a potential title eliminator. Both fighters are known for their knockout power and aggressive fighting styles, so this is a matchup that is sure to deliver fireworks.
The main card also includes a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Marcos Rogério de Lima. Lewis is known for his devastating knockout power, while de Lima is a skilled striker with a well-rounded game. This fight has all the makings of a slugfest.
Another highly anticipated matchup on the main card is between Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green. Ferguson is looking to snap his five-fight losing streak and get back in the win column. Green, on the other hand, is coming off a win and will be looking to continue his momentum.
The main card kicks off with a welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Kevin Holland. Chiesa is a skilled grappler with a strong ground game, while Holland is a dynamic striker with knockout power. This fight has the potential to be a back-and-forth battle.
Don’t forget to catch the prelims, which will feature an exciting matchup between middleweights Roman Kopylov and Claudio Ribeiro. Both fighters are coming off impressive wins and will be looking to make a statement.
Here are the results from the preliminary card:
Fight | Result |
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Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira | Miranda Maverick def. Priscila Cachoeira via arm bar submission (Round 3) |
Uros Medic vs. Matthew Semelsberger | Uros Medic def. Matthew Semelsberger via TKO (Round 3) |
Jake Matthews vs. Darrius Flowers | Jake Matthews def. Darrius Flowers via rear-naked choke (Round 2) |
Roman Kopylov vs. Claudio Ribeiro | Roman Kopylov def. Claudio Ribeiro via head kick KO (Round 2) |
Make sure to tune in to the main card, which promises to be an action-packed night of fights. Here is the lineup:
Fight | Weight Class |
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Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje | Lightweight |
Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira | Light Heavyweight |
Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogério de Lima | Heavyweight |
Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green | Lightweight |
Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland | Welterweight |
The early preliminary card featured some exciting matchups as well:
Fight | Result |
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Uros Medic vs. Matthew Semelsberger | Uros Medic def. Matthew Semelsberger via TKO (Round 3) |
Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira | Miranda Maverick def. Priscila Cachoeira via arm bar submission (Round 3) |
Stay tuned for all the live results and highlights from UFC 291 as they happen!