Don’t miss the epic battle for the BMF title between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291. Get all the details and fight results in this action-packed article.
Get ready for an epic showdown as Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, two of the most electrifying fighters in MMA, go head-to-head for the symbolic BMF title at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City.
The BMF title, which stands for ‘baddest motherf—er,’ was first claimed by Jorge Masvidal in 2019 after his victory over Nate Diaz at Madison Square Garden. This belt represents fighters who bring their all to the Octagon, and Poirier and Gaethje are no exception.
Both fighters have a lot at stake in this bout. The winner will secure a prime position for a lightweight title shot following Islam Makhachev’s defense against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in October. ESPN currently ranks Gaethje as the No. 4 lightweight in the world, with Poirier close behind at No. 5. Poirier also holds the No. 10 spot on ESPN’s pound-for-pound list.
Poirier and Gaethje have a history, having faced off in 2018 in what was considered one of the most thrilling fights of the year. Poirier emerged victorious with a fourth-round TKO. Since then, Poirier has continued to impress, with notable wins over Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor.
Poirier, with a record of 29-7, 1 NC, is known for his well-rounded skills and has the most knockouts in UFC lightweight history, tied with Drew Dober at 8. Gaethje, on the other hand, boasts a record of 24-4 and is recognized for his aggressive fighting style, landing the second-most significant strikes per minute in UFC lightweight history at 7.38.
In the co-main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will take on former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira in a light heavyweight contender bout. Pereira is moving up in weight class after losing the middleweight belt to Israel Adesanya in a rematch at UFC 287.
Don’t miss out on the action! Follow along as Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi provide live updates from cageside or catch the fights on ESPN+ PPV.
Fight Results
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje | TBD |
| Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira | TBD |
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this thrilling event!
