Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje II

Main Event | Vacant UFC "BMF" Title Belt | 155 lbs
"The Highlight"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:00 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Diamond"

Fighter Comparison

24-4-0

Climbed to 25-4
Pro
Record
29-7-0

Fell to 29-8
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-155
(Slight Favorite)
Vacant

Lightweight
Title Vacant

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Greeley
Colorado
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
34
+8 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 34
+6 mos, 1 week, 3 days
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Elevation Fight Team Gym American Top Team

(Primary)
Boca Boxing District

(Boxing)

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Gaethje
38%
Poirier
62%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 291

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
  • Date: Saturday 07.29.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Vivint Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Poirier Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Gaethje Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: Vacant UFC "BMF" Title Belt
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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