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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 30
07.28.2023 | 1:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 4705th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R4
YEP
07.28.2023 | 2:00 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3761st
07.28.2023 | 2:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 718th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R3
I think Gaethje shows out here, He forces a complete game, and stays within clinch range. They give fans what they want and a slugfest occurs occasionally. Gaethje lands a huge counter hook, with Dustin having a delayed reaction and starts to shell up. Justin piles on and the ref understands this one is over.
Błachowicz vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, TKO, R2
Jan fights very well, But I think standing up with Periera it's only a matter of time until you get hurt. The accuracy and power of Poatan I think drops Jan, and he finishes the TKO in side control.
Thompson vs. Pereira
Stephen Thompson, DEC
30-27, 29-28, 28-29 SPLIT Dec. I think Pereira fights an incredibly smart fight, but still gets clipped in the process by the precise Wonderboy.
Ferguson vs. Green
Tony Ferguson, SUB, R3
I think Ferg is well on his way to losing this fight, but he stuffs the last of many takedown attempts of the fight. He drops into a D'arce and Bobby goes to sleep..
Chiesa vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, DEC
29-28x3 Uni. Very difficult fight to call, I think Chiesa's gameplan will be to force a grappling match and I think he has to go through some brutal strikes to get that done. Too much damage trying to stick to a failed gameplan.
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, SUB, R1
I think Bonfim comes out forcing a very intense grappling exchange, He lets Giles escape to the point where Bonfim can take his back. He explosively does, and sinks in a very deep RNC, Giles force to tap.
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R1
I think Lewis gets hurt and Marcos smells blood but really underestimates the power and reach and torque of Lewis' punch. and gets clipped in the process. Comeback KO hook round 1.
Kopylov vs. Ribeiro
Roman Kopylov, TKO, R2
Ground and pound, huge elbows reigning down. I think Roman survives a vicious scare in round 1 and rebounds to win.
Matthews vs. Flowers
Darrius Flowers, TKO, R1
I think Matthews gameplan is clear, which favors Darrius just timing something correct. I think he does, Uppercut to ground and pound tko.
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, DEC
Split Dec 30-27, 29-28, 28-29. Good fight.
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Uros Medic, DEC
29-28x2 28-29 Split. tough fight to call but I think Medic is a better fighter at the end of the day.
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira, DEC
I've been a fan of Miranda for sure, I just don't think she is the killer that she was made out to be. I think Prisc is the stronger woman with a better gameplan. 30-27x2 29-28 Uni.
07.28.2023 | 2:14 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1989th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
07.28.2023 | 2:21 PM ET
@Joshjeffords
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
07.28.2023 | 2:33 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
weigh-in result
Miranda Maverick: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Priscila Cachoeira: 125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Matthew Semelsberger: 169.5 lbs (76.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Uros Medic: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
CJ Vergara: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Vinicius Salvador: 128.5 lbs (58.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Jake Matthews: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Darrius Flowers: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Roman Kopylov: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Claudio Ribeiro: 185.5 lbs (84.1 kgs)
07.28.2023 | 2:39 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1989th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
weigh-in result
Derrick Lewis: 263.5 lbs (119.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Marcos Rogério de Lima: 262.0 lbs (118.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Trevin Giles: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Gabriel Bonfim: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Michael Chiesa: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Kevin Holland: 169.5 lbs (76.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Tony Ferguson: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Bobby Green: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Stephen Thompson: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Michel Pereira: 174.0 lbs (78.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Jan Błachowicz: 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alex Pereira: 205.5 lbs (93.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Dustin Poirier: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Justin Gaethje: 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
07.28.2023 | 2:45 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1343rd
07.28.2023 | 3:09 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.28.2023 | 3:11 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1343rd
07.28.2023 | 3:18 PM 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
07.28.2023 | 3:19 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.28.2023 | 3:21 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 51st
Wonderboy is at the point in his career where he really doesn’t need to be (or shouldn’t be) fighting young upcoming contenders. The fact he already accepted fighting down against a guy who not many people wanna fight is kind of the opposite of being a *****. What good does this win do for Wonderboy? Casual fans have no idea who Michel is and they’ll care even less that he came in 3 pounds heavy. Hardcore fans will remember that, but no one will remember it if he loses.
I agree that I think Wonderboy would still dispatch him here and that Michel may gas out even faster if he botched his weight cut this bad. But saying Wonderboy would be a ***** for not accepting has to be one of the worst takes I’ve heard in awhile if it’s serious lol
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 3:23 PM ET *
07.28.2023 | 3:21 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1343rd
07.28.2023 | 3:26 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1989th
To me the age thing makes doing the fight make more sense he trained cut and showed up might as well go for a w.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
07.28.2023 | 3:36 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.28.2023 | 3:46 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.28.2023 | 3:46 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2442nd
07.28.2023 | 3:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 5616th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R4
Feels like Dustin doesn't want to fight anymore
Thompson vs. Pereira
Stephen Thompson, DEC
Will Wonderboy go to sleep by superman punch again? Nah
Ferguson vs. Green
Bobby Green, TKO, R2
Tony looks very bad. Somebody, protect Ferguson from himself
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, SUB, R2
Giles has a chance but hasn't a cardio
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Marcos Rogério de Lima, DEC
Kicks and chin
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, TKO, R1
Vergara by murder
"It's never too late to develop your critical thinking capacities"
07.28.2023 | 3:52 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 160th
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 3:53 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"