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UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
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- Saturday 07.29.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ABC
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Vivint Arena
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $6,556,444
- Attendance: 18,467
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje defeats Dustin Poirier via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 1:00 Round 2 of 5, 6:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alex Pereira defeats Jan Błachowicz via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Derrick Lewis defeats Marcos Rogério de Lima via KO/TKO, Flying Knee to Ground Strikes | 0:33 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Bobby Green defeats Tony Ferguson via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 4:54 Round 3 of 3, 14:54 Total Bout Page | |
| Kevin Holland defeats Michael Chiesa via Submission, D'arce Choke | 2:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gabriel Bonfim defeats Trevin Giles via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| CJ Vergara defeats Vinicius Salvador via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Roman Kopylov defeats Claudio Ribeiro via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 0:33 Round 2 of 3, 5:33 Total Bout Page | |
| Jake Matthews defeats Darrius Flowers via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:37 Round 2 of 3, 7:37 Total Bout Page | |
| Uros Medic defeats Matthew Semelsberger via KO/TKO, Spinning Backfist to Ground Strikes | 2:36 Round 3 of 3, 12:36 Total Bout Page | |
| Miranda Maverick defeats Priscila Cachoeira via Submission, Armbar | 2:11 Round 3 of 3, 12:11 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 12
07.24.2023 | 1:09 AM ET
El222
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 401st
* Edited at 07.24.2023, 1:11 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
07.24.2023 | 1:27 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 310 Points | Tied for 5204th
07.24.2023 | 1:42 AM ET
UFC 291
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 108th
Dustin Poirier, DEC
Barn burner. Gaethje is dangerous but Poirier has an iron chin and seems to always escape at the last second and turn it on his opponent
Błachowicz vs. Pereira
Jan Błachowicz, DEC
The more well rounded fighter. Will probably win minutes as long as he can avoid the late round bombs Pereira used to tag Izzy
Ferguson vs. Green
Green, KO R2
As long as his fight IQ isn't completely gone Green should put away the Boogeyman easily. Ferguson is a walking punching bag way beyond his prime and should have retired fights ago. Showed glimpses in his last fight but as long as Green doesn't play with his food it should be a finish.
Chiesa vs. Holland
Holland, DEC
Two hard nosed guys. Holland can lack a killer instinct at times more often looking to talk to his opoonents than submit them. Chiesa might make this dirty and take it to the scorecards. Fight is way too close to pick with any confidence. This reeks of a split decision
Thompson vs. Pereira
Thompson, DEC
It all comes down to fight IQ in this one. Counting on Thompson to stay at range and jab and avoid any of Pereria's cartwheels and flying knee's. Also trusting him to have better cardio and outlast Pereira even though the vet is north of 40 years old.
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Lewis, KO R1
Lewis has about 90 seconds of stamina, but his opponent moves slower than my grandmother. If he cant get the guy out in the 1st then de Lima may lay on him till he calls it quits for good.
Giles vs. Bonfim
Bonfim, Sub R1
The better Bonfim brother has proven that he doesn't need judges to take out mediocre opponents. I think he is better everywhere but especially on the ground and takes care of a good but not great fighter once again.
Kopylov vs. Riberio
Kopylov DEC
I cant seem to get a good read on the guy but Kopylov seems to just know how to win. I worry about Riberio's cardio and Kopylov impressed after his last bout with Soriano. Give me Kopylov by DEC 29-28
Vergara vs. Salvador
Vergara, KO R2
Both these guys stink. But Vergara has a win over up and comer Kleydson Rodriguez who is no joke. For that reason alone I'll take Vergara
Matthews vs. Flowers
Matthews, Sub R2
Flowers coming in on short notice does him no favors against Matthews who seems to have a big advantage on the ground over Flowers. Tough fight for a UFC debut.
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Cachoeira, DEC
I couldn't care less. Maverick always seems to be a let down and Cachoeira is tougher. Seems all the underdogs for women's fights have been winning so I'll ride that train
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Semelsberger, DEC
Very close fight. Both good strikers on the feet. Semelsberger known for his toughness and Medic is known for his ability to get his opponent out of there. Which side will prevail? I'll trust in the chin of Semelsberger to outlast Medic in a razor close fight
"Snapple and Grapple"
07.24.2023 | 3:12 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 401st
07.24.2023 | 3:27 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4197th
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07.24.2023 | 3:38 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1690th
Jrey making threats is very similar to as if Stephen Hawking made them, cannot be taken serious and should get a good chuckle out of you.
* Edited at 07.24.2023, 3:38 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
07.24.2023 | 4:30 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 4077th
"Jiu-Jitsu is for nerds."
07.24.2023 | 4:45 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1690th
probably gonna just immediately have Jiri fight Ankalaev for the title and whoever wins out of Błachowicz vs Pereira is next in line.
* Edited at 07.24.2023, 4:45 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
07.24.2023 | 4:56 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1690th
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"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
07.24.2023 | 5:08 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 310 Points | Tied for 5204th
07.24.2023 | 5:43 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2912th
07.24.2023 | 5:54 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 1770th
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07.24.2023 | 7:42 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4132nd
07.24.2023 | 7:49 AM ET
Vandal
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3969th
07.24.2023 | 7:50 AM ET
damien
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 2246th
* Edited at 07.24.2023, 7:53 AM ET *
07.24.2023 | 7:52 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2604th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
07.24.2023 | 7:55 AM ET
@CBrip31
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2604th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
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- TLRulebender
07.24.2023 | 7:58 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 1065th
Alex Pereira, DEC
If it was 5 rounds 50-44 since its 3 rounder 30-25 for Poatan
* Edited at 07.24.2023, 7:58 AM ET *
07.24.2023 | 8:49 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2912th
Green is super good at losing by SD/UD.
I don't think fight will go to the ground.
Tony has reach advantage, Green is faster. 3 years younger.
I see Green using his jab and that's it. by UD
but I wont be suprise if Tony gets UD or SD.
same here - I think something will go wrong with the fight lol - head clash or draw or something :)
07.24.2023 | 8:51 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2912th
it is not easy to KO Ferguson, washed or not