Jorge Masvidal takes a bold gamble by placing a $100,000 bet on teammate Dustin Poirier in their UFC 291 clash. Read about the electrifying fight and its unexpected outcome.
Jorge Masvidal’s Bold Wager on Dustin Poirier
In a stunning turn of events at UFC 291, Jorge Masvidal made a daring move by placing a massive $100,000 bet on his teammate Dustin Poirier to come out victorious in his clash with Justin Gaethje. The Delta Center was witness to a night filled with electrifying finishes, but none could compare to Gaethje’s second-round head kick knockout in the main event. Fans were left in awe as Gaethje expertly executed the devastating move, earning it the nickname ‘Headshot, Dead Part Two’ among MMA enthusiasts.
Poirier entered the bout as a slight favorite, with odds of -150 in some sportsbooks. Masvidal’s unwavering faith in ‘The Diamond’ and these odds were enough for him to risk a significant amount of money on his teammate. Unfortunately for Poirier, the fight did not go his way, and Masvidal’s bank account took a hit as a result.
Reflecting on the fight, Masvidal acknowledged Poirier’s initial dominance, stating, ‘Great fight. I felt Dustin was dictating the pace. He landed the better shots in the first round. It was all going Dustin’s way. And then the fight game, you know?’ Masvidal praised Gaethje’s well-timed head kick that ultimately sealed the victory for him.
Despite the loss, Masvidal commended Poirier’s physical condition and expressed his desire for his teammate to emerge triumphant. Regretting his impulsive wager, Masvidal humorously apologized to his children, jokingly stating that they would now have to attend public school.
Following his win over Poirier, Gaethje is now eyeing another opportunity to claim the lightweight world championship. He is expected to face the winner of the highly anticipated rematch between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev in October. Additionally, Gaethje may serve as the official backup for the event, stepping in if either Makhachev or ‘Do Bronx’ is unable to compete.
Fight Results
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje | Win by KO |
| Dustin Poirier | Loss by KO |
The clash between Masvidal’s faith in Poirier and Gaethje’s stunning knockout has captivated the MMA world, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the lightweight division .
