Jorge Masvidal's retirement created a vacancy for the BMF title and no matchup is better served to fill the void than a highly anticipated rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. With a title on the line, two of the UFC's toughest fighters are ready to run it back at UFC 291 on July 29
UFC 291 airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. It emanates from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Combined, Gaethje and Poirier have won 28 fights in the UFC. The fighters have also collected 24 performance bonuses while competing in the octagon. Their violent nature has warranted a bout to honor their toughness by winning the “baddest m-----f-----” belt.
“I’ve seen people excited about the ‘BMF’ title,” Poirier told MMA Junkie. “I’ve seen people talking s--- about it. To me, if you look at our track record, look at Justin’s history, look at my history. It just makes sense. … All the Fight of the Year contenders we’ve been in. He has other ones from other organizations coming into the UFC, Fight of the Year contenders. It just makes sense. This is going to be a great fight.”
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Since beating Gaethje in 2018 via TKO, Poirier has gone 6-2.
Gaethje has also gone 6-2 since the loss, only losing in UFC lightweight title fights. “The Highlight” is the +115 underdog in the bout (per Caesars), but isn't letting that affect what he expects to be an explosive fight.
“So this guy’s a dog, and I know I’m going to have to be perfect. I know that there’s no need for animosity. We’re two of the best, most violent athletes in the sport,” Poirier said on DC & RC via MMA Fighting. “We both love what we do. We both love the carnage, and we’re both content with what we’re about to put ourselves through. It’s all preparation. He’s super confident. I’m super confident coming off this last win. And again, this card is stacked. It’s going to be an electric night.”
Here is all the information you need to watch UFC 291, including channel, time, and fight card.
What channel is UFC 291? Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 TV, streaming schedule
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. July 29 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. July 29 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. July 30 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. July 30 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 291 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
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In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 PPV price: How much does UFC 291 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 291 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 291 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 291 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
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When is UFC 291: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2?
In the U.S., UFC 291 starts with the early prelims at 6 p.m. ET. The prelims start at 8 p.m. ET while the main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Poirier and Gaethje should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sat. July 29 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sat. July 29 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sun. July 30 | 11 p.m. BST | 1 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun. July 30 | 8 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
UFC 291 fight card
Main card
- Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 for the BMF belt
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira; Light Heavyweights
- Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green; Lightweights
- Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland; Welterweights
- Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima; Heavyweights
Prelims
- Trevin Giles vs. Gabriel Bonfim; Welterweights
- Claudio Ribeiro vs. Roman Kopylov; Middleweights
- Jake Matthews vs. Miguel Baeza; Middleweights
- C.J. Vergara vs. Vinicius Salvador; Catchweight
Early prelims
- Matthew Semelsberger vs. Uros Medic; Welterweights
- Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira; Flyweights
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