UFC 291: Justin Gaethje vs Dustin Poirier: UFC 291 was an incredibly exhilarating event held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
The highlight of the night was the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje 2. Justin emerged victorious with a knockout, adding intensity to the already action-packed fight.
With this win, the score between the two fighters now stands at 1-1.
Conor McGregor, a former 2 division champion, took notice of the thrilling bout and expressed his thoughts on Twitter, challenging Justin by saying, “Justin, I’ll slap you around.”
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Dustin Poirier Getting Knocked Out By Justin Gaethje
In a stunning turn of events at UFC 291, Justin Gaethje secured a second-round knockout victory over Dustin Poirier.
Throughout the fight, Gaethje consistently landed hooks, but it was his unexpected kick to the face that led to Poirier’s knockout.
With this impressive performance, Gaethje claimed the BMF title in their thrilling bout, taking the belt home as the victorious champion.
Due to Poirier’s guard being down, Gaethje capitalized on the opportunity after a straight right and delivered a powerful kick with all his might, resulting in a successful move.
This victory stands as one of the most significant achievements in Gaethje’s career. And became the new BMF title holder.
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Conor McGregor has not made his comeback in the UFC yet, but he’s already throwing down challenges to Justin.
The future remains uncertain for McGregor as fans eagerly await his return to the octagon.
Only time will tell when he will make his much-anticipated comeback in the UFC.
UFC 291 was an incredibly exciting event, and Justin Gaethje’s victory over Dustin Poirier stood out as one of the event’s most unforgettable moments.
It was a night filled with excitement and memorable fights, making it one of the most remarkable evenings in UFC history.
Main Card Results
Justin Gaethje beats Dustin Poirier via KO in Round 2
Alex Pereira beats Jan Blachowicz via decision
Derrick Lewis beats Marcos Rogerio De Lima via KO in Round 1
Kevin Holland beats Michael Chiesa via submission in Round 1
Preliminary Results
Gabriel Bonfim beats Trevin Giles via submission in Round 1
CJ Vera beats Vinicius Salvador via decision in Round 3
Roman Kopylov beats Claudio Riberio via KO in Round 2
Jake Matthews beats Darrius Flowers via submission via Round 2
Early Preliminary Results
Uros Medic wo via KO in Round 3
Miranda Maverick won via submission in Round 3
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