UFC 291: Poirier and Gaethje to headline in a BMF title fight rematch

UFC president Dana White has announced that Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will face off for the second time in a five-round main event at UFC 291. The rematch between the two former UFC interim lightweight champions is being promoted as the second “BMF” title fight in UFC history.

The BMF Title Fight

The UFC created the “BMF” title in 2019 as a fun way to promote a non-title main event between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz in New York. Masvidal claimed the belt via TKO and remained the honorary “BMF,” despite ending his career on a four-fight skid. The 155-pound bout between Poirier and Gaethje is set to be the second “BMF” title fight in UFC history after the retirement of original “BMF” champion Jorge Masvidal in April.

UFC 291 Main Card

The UFC 291 pay-per-view event will take place on July 29 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. The Poirier-Gaethje bout is a rematch of their April 2018 slugfest, which Poirier won by fourth-round knockout. The “BMF” theme resonates strongly throughout the UFC 291 main card. The co-main event features the light heavyweight debut of former middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who will move up to face former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. Additionally, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will take on Bobby Green. Middleweight Paulo Costa will fight for the first time since last July against Ikram Aliskerov, and Michael Chiesa will face Kevin Holland in a clash of welterweight contenders.

The Rematch

The winner of the Poirier-Gaethje rematch will likely earn a future shot at the 155-pound championship. Poirier, 34, came up short in a bid for the title against Charles Oliveira in late 2021 but still holds a very strong resume, with two wins over Conor McGregor and a victory over Michael Chandler in 2020. Gaethje, 34, is also just one year removed from an unsuccessful title fight against Oliviera in May 2022. He picked up a massive win over Rafael Fiziev in March.

Conclusion

The UFC 291 event is shaping up to be a must-watch for mixed martial arts fans. The rematch between Poirier and Gaethje is set to be a slugfest, and with the “BMF” title on the line, both fighters will be looking to put on a show. With a strong supporting card, the event promises to be a night of exciting fights and unforgettable moments.

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