Dana White sent the entire combat world into a frenzy by announcing the UFC 291 fight card. Headlined by the lightweight rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, the BMF belt will make its way back at UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
Since Jorge Masvidal, the original BMF champion has retired, Dana White decided to put it on the line for Poirier vs Gaethje 2. Meanwhile, former middleweight champion Alex Pereira will return and make his 205 lbs debut.
‘Poatan’ will co-headline UFC 291 against former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. While the preliminary card of the night is still under works, the UFC has already confirmed a stacked fight card for Poirier vs Gaethje 2.
Here’s the announced fight card for UFC 291 so far.
Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier – for BMF title
Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira
Paulo Costa vs. Ikram Aliskerov
Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland
Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green
Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Michel Pereira vs. Stephen Thompson
Vinicius Salvador vs. CJ Vergara
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UFC 291: Where To Watch Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2?
UFC 291 will be available live on ESPN PPV for $79.99. In UK, BT Sport will telecast the fight live while Sony Sport is the official broadcaster for the event in India.
The Prelims and Early Prelims for UFC 291 Poirier vs Gaethje 2 will be available live on UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 291 Main Event Preview
Dustin Poirier knocked out Justin Gaethje when they squared off for the first time back in 2018. Five years later, they are on a collision course again. Justin Gaethje has evolved brilliantly, becoming the only fighter after Conor McGregor to overtake Khabib Nurmagomedov in a round.
However, Gaethje has several more achievements to tout, including his highlight-reel stoppages. With the BMF belt at stake, t will be interesting to see who would be the perfect successor of Jorge Masvidal in the UFC.
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