Two hard-hitting warriors will be rewarded for their fighting style inside the octagon. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje compete in a rematch for the BMF Title at UFC 291, which takes place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 29. The event will air on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
The last time the two fought was in 2018, with Poirier winning via TKO and has gone 6-2 since then. The Diamond” is a former UFC lightweight title contender and is coming off a submission win over Michael Chandler.
Poirier was able to reflect on the outcome of the first fight and how much the two have grown since then.
"Like [Gaethje] said, this is a completely different fight [compared to the first]. It's been five years, we've both had our ups and downs, we've both learned a lot, put a lot of camps in, had great teams,” Poirier said on DC & RC via Sports Illustrated. "This is a completely different fight.
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"I watched the previous fight with my team when I got in Florida... I'm not going to watch it again, you know? I'm not going to watch it again, there's no reason to.
Gaethje has also gone 6-2 since fight one and is also coming off a win, beating Rafael Riziev in March 2023. A multi-time Fight of the Night bonus winner, “The Highlight” is ready to avenge this loss and gain some momentum at lightweight.
Here's all you need to know about UFC 291, from time, channel, and card.
What time is UFC 291: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 today?
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 |
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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+.
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 |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
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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