The UFC is set to make its return to Salt Lake City for UFC 291, marking the third time the event will be held in the city’s history. The highly anticipated main event will feature a rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, a fight that has been five years in the making. Other exciting bouts are also scheduled for the event.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will square off once again, this time for the BMF belt. Poirier previously defeated Gaethje in their first match, and now they will meet again. Although there is no official title on the line, the stakes are high for both fighters. Poirier holds a record of 29-7-0, while Gaethje’s record stands at 24-4-0.
Jan Bachowicz vs. Alex Pereira
Jan Bachowicz will be looking for redemption after a controversial split decision draw in his last fight against Magomed Ankalaev. He will face former middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who recently lost a title fight to Israel Adesanya.
Tony Ferguson vs Bobby Green
Tony Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion, aims to end his five-fight losing streak. However, his opponent Bobby Green has not fared much better in recent fights, losing his last three bouts. Together, they have a combined total of 23 wins by KO and 16 wins by submission.
Stephen Thompson vs Michel Pereira
Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira, ranked seventh and fifteenth in the UFC welterweight division respectively, are two explosive fighters with a combined record of 18 wins and 2 losses. Thompson recently ended his losing streak with a knockout victory over Kevin Holland, while Pereira has won his last five fights dating back to 2020.
Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland
Michael Chiesa, looking to break his two-fight losing streak, will face Kevin Holland, who is coming off a win. This promises to be an entertaining match between Chiesa, known for his submissions, and Holland, a master of knockouts. Chiesa has an 11-4 record in submissions, while Holland boasts a 7-3 record in submissions and 13-1 record in knockouts.
Where can you watch the Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje UFC fight?
Viewers in the United States can watch the event’s PPV livestream through ESPN+. The event, taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, is scheduled to begin at 19:15 ET on ESPN+. This includes all preliminary fights leading up to the main event featuring Poirier. The Poirier vs Gaethje fight is set to begin at around 22:00 ET, making it a packed evening of UFC action that can be viewed live on ESPN+. Stay updated on all the UFC 291 action with MARCA English LIVE.
