Some of the hardest-hitting fighters will compete at UFC 291 on July 29. It will be a night of brutality as Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje vie for the symbolic BMF Title.
UFC 291 airs on ESPN+ in the U.S., and takes place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Poirier and Gaethje fought one another in 2018, with the former winning via TKO in a classic. Since then, both are 6-2, their only losses coming to the sam fighters in Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
Who will come out on top five years later?
Jorge Masvidal, the first BMF Champion, believes that Gaethje has improved enough to avenge the TKO loss.
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"I think Justin's gonna make a lot of adjustments," Masvidal said on the Smack Talk with Sandhu podcast via MMA News. "Don't make the same mistakes he made before, new strategy...but from what I know from Dustin, he's got some new tricks up his sleeve, and I think Dustin's gonna surprise a lot of people in this fight.”
The co-main event will see former champions collide, as former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz faces former middleweight champion Alex Pereira. Recently, Jamahal Hill had to relinquish the UFC light heavyweight belt due to injury. A win by either fighter could cement their status as the next big light heavyweight contender.
The Sporting News will provide weigh-in results for UFC 291 starting at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, July 28. Follow along as each fighter on the card attempts to make weight.
UFC 291 weigh-in results
Main card
- Dustin Poirier (155) vs. Justin Gaethje (156) 2 for the BMF belt
- Jan Blachowicz (205) vs. Alex Pereira (205.5); Light Heavyweights
- Tony Ferguson () vs. Bobby Green (155.5); Lightweights
- Michael Chiesa (170) vs. Kevin Holland (169.5); Welterweights
- Stephen Thompson (170.5) vs. Michel Pereira (174); Welterweights
- Derrick Lewis (263.5) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (); Heavyweights
Prelims
- Trevin Giles (170) vs. Gabriel Bonfim (170); Welterweights
- Claudio Ribeiro (185.5) vs. Roman Kopylov (185); Middleweights
- Jake Matthews (170) vs. Darrius Flowers (170.5); Welterweights
Early prelims
- C.J. Vergara (125.5) vs. Vinicius Salvador (128.5); Catchweight
- Matthew Semelsberger (169.5) vs. Uros Medic (170.5); Welterweights
- Miranda Maverick (125.5) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (125); Flyweights
What is Dustin Poirier's height?
Dustin Poirier is 5-9.
What is Justin Gaethje's height?
Justin Gaethje is 5-11.
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What is Dustin Poirier's reach?
Dustin Poirier has a reach of 72 inches.
What is Justin Gaethje's reach?
Justin Gaethje has a reach of 69.5 inches.
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 |
How to watch UFC 291: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2
| 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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