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UFC 291 takes place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, live from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
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The event will be headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje in a rematch of their 2018 Fight of the Year. Although no official UFC championships are on the line, the ceremonial BMF title will be at stake.
Introduced as a prize for Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal's clash in 2019, the BMF title was vacated by Masvidal upon his MMA retirement last month.
Getty ImagesCo-main eventing UFC 291 is the heavily anticipated fight between ex-middleweight champ Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz.
Elsewhere on the card, Paulo Costa will face off against Ikram Aliskerov, while Ferguson goes head-to-head with Bobby Green.
How to watch UFC 291 - TV and live stream details
In the United States, coverage of UFC 291 will be available on ESPN+. Proceedings get underway from 7pm on Saturday, July 29, with the main event expected to start at 10pm (ET)
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Getty ImagesUFC 291 Fight Card - Main Card
Weight Class | Main Card |
|---|---|
Lightweight | Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 |
Light-heavyweight | Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira |
Welterweight | Stephen Thompson vs Michel Pereira |
Lightweight | Tony Ferguson vs Bobby Green |
Welterweight | Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland |
UFC 291 - Preliminary Card
Weight Class | Preliminary Card |
|---|---|
Welterweight | Trevin Giles vs Gabriel Bonfim |
Heavyweight | Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima |
Middleweight | Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro |
Welterweight | Jake Matthews vs Miguel Baeza |
UFC 291 - Early Preliminary Card
Weight Class | Early Preliminary Card |
|---|---|
flyweight | CJ Vergara vs Vinicius Salvador |
welterweight | Matthew Semelsberger vs Yohan Lainesse |
women’s flyweight | Miranda Maverick vs Priscila Cachoeira |
UFC 291 FAQs
Getty ImagesWho won Gaethje vs Poirier 1?
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje last fought at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje on April 14, 2018.
In that fight, Dustin Poirier emerged victorious by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round. The fight was highly competitive, with Gaethje's aggressive style and striking power being matched by Poirier's precise striking and strong grappling skills.
Ultimately, Poirier was able to wear down Gaethje, and the referee stepped in to stop the fight in its fourth round, declaring Poirier the winner.
What is the BMF title?
The BMF title, which stands for "Baddest Mother F*****, was introduced by UFC President Dana White for the bout between Masvidal and Diaz, as both fighters were known for their toughness.
Jorge Masvidal won the fight and was crowned the "BMF" champion, which he held until his recent retirement from the sport.
Even though it’s highly sought after by fighters in the promotion, the BMF title is not a sanctioned championship.