In a busy month for the UFC, they held another high-end event in Salt Lake City, Utah. UFC 291 featured five main card fights, including a headline bout between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Gaethje emerged as the winner with a second-round head kick knockout, earning him the “BMF” title. The “BMF” belt was initially awarded to Jorge Masvidal after his victory over Nate Diaz four years ago.
In the co-main event, Alex Pereira, who had previously held the middleweight title, made his debut at light heavyweight and secured a split decision victory over former champion Jan Blachowicz. It was a hard-fought contest, but Pereira showed his ability to compete in the new weight class.
Derrick Lewis also made a statement in his fight against Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Lewis charged at his opponent from the start and delivered a flying knee that led to a quick victory just 33 seconds into the fight. Lewis expressed his desire for a new contract with the UFC following the win.
Unfortunately, it was a different story for Tony Ferguson, as he suffered his sixth consecutive loss. Bobby Green secured a submission win over Ferguson with an arm triangle choke in the second round. This loss could potentially mark the end of Ferguson’s career.
Finally, Kevin Holland showcased his defensive skills in his fight against Michael Chiesa. Knowing that Chiesa was a strong grappler, Holland focused on staying off the mat and successfully avoided Chiesa’s takedown attempts. Holland ultimately won the fight by unanimous decision.
Overall, UFC 291 provided exciting matchups and impressive performances from the fighters involved. Gaethje, Pereira, Lewis, and Holland emerged as the standout winners of the event.
