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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 28
07.27.2023 | 11:44 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2754th
Marcos Rogério de Lima, TKO, R3
Lewis doesn’t have that dawg in him anymore. He’ll waste most of the fight looking for a big KO opportunity but it’ll never come. He will gas out or get clipped early and quit
Kopylov vs. Ribeiro
Roman Kopylov, DEC
Kopylov has great TD defence and top notch striking. He should take over late and cruise to a decision.
Matthews vs. Flowers
Jake Matthews, SUB, R2
Matthews steam rolls his way to a finish. Could be a GNP TKO or Sub tbh.
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, DEC
Low confidence on this one. Probably the two worst flyweights in the UFC. Salvador looked awful in his last bout.
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Matthew Semelsberger, DEC
Semelsberger wins this fairly clear cut. A Semelsberger KO may be possible as well, he carries power late as well.
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Miranda should win this fight. But very low confidence. She struggles with pressure.
07.27.2023 | 11:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2754th
Dustin Poirier, SUB, R4
50/50
Błachowicz vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, TKO, R2
I don’t think Jans wrestling is going to be as effective as people think. Poatan walks him down and gets a KO.
Thompson vs. Pereira
Stephen Thompson, DEC
Very low confidence but Pereira is flaky, while Thompson is consistently himself.
Ferguson vs. Green
Bobby Green, DEC
Tony is over the hill. Bobby will have his usual late rally and take a competitive decision.
Chiesa vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, TKO, R3
I feel really uncertain about this pick. Chiesa May just hold Holland down for 15 mins but I have faith in Holland to tag him up and get a late finish via KO or club N Sub
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, DEC
Trevin will do better than many people expect, Bonfim is legit and will put grapple him. A sub could come early as well.
07.28.2023 | 12:02 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 6041st
Miranda Maverick, TKO, R2
Maverick should have the grappling edge here. This is womens mma. Be cautious. She should roll with the takedowns and beat Cach up as Ive seen her be dominated when taken down.
07.28.2023 | 2:48 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 5616th
"It's never too late to develop your critical thinking capacities"
07.28.2023 | 3:00 AM ET
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 3:34 AM ET *
07.28.2023 | 3:41 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3139th
edit* I said UP VOTES
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 3:49 AM ET *
07.28.2023 | 4:12 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 621st
Dustin Poirier, TKO, R5
All I know about this one is that it'll be a war. I think Poirier finishes Gaethje late, I just like his cardio and boxing better than Gaethje's.
Błachowicz vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, DEC
I think this'll be a super technical kickboxing match. I think Jan chooses to wrestle in this one too late and it costs him. I think Alex outpoints him on the feet to win a close one.
Thompson vs. Pereira
Stephen Thompson, DEC
Thompson is simply the better striker in this one, as long as he doesn't get caught with something wild, I think he wins decisively.
Ferguson vs. Green
Bobby Green, DEC
Bobby is going to light up Tony like a Christmas tree.
Chiesa vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
I think Kevin will have trouble with the grappling as he usually does, but Chiesa usually leaves a lot of openings on the feet and I think Kevin will capitalize on them.
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, SUB, R1
Bonfim is legit, Giles is solid test but I don't think his ground game stands a chance against Bonfim.
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R1
DLew better not lose this one, this is a layup for him. If he loses this one, he's truly washed.
Kopylov vs. Ribeiro
Roman Kopylov, TKO, R2
Kopylov has looked pretty solid as of late. I think he gets it done with the body work against Ribeiro.
Matthews vs. Flowers
Jake Matthews, DEC
Matthews should tee off on Flowers. But Matthews is fluky so you never know.
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, DEC
I think Vergara should dominate this one, Salvador is not that good.
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Matthew Semelsberger, DEC
Semelsberger throws bombs, but Medic is a dog. I think this'll end up being pretty close as the elevation gets to them both and Semi edges the decision.
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira, TKO, R1
Cachoeira either KO's you or gets destroyed on the ground, I actually have faith in her hands in this particular matchup, that being said, if she gets taken down she's gonna lose.
07.28.2023 | 5:15 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3761st
Jan Błachowicz, DEC
Jan's leg kicking game, especially on the defensive side is still underrated. Probably one of the best checkers in the game, and he is really smart with his timing when he kicks. The leg kicking aspect of the Pereira matchup is fascinating, but i'm really confident to pick Jan Błachowicz.
07.28.2023 | 5:22 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1454th
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
This fight feels like a recipe for violence. Semelsberger has huge power, having dropped every one of his UFC opponents, and Medic has shown himself to be a deadly striker in his own right. Semelsberger will have a grappling advantage, and you'd have to imagine Medic will be the more composed fighter on the feet. I'm leaning towards Semelsberger... I just think he has more tools in his bag compared to the relatively one-dimensional Medic. Matt has ridiculous one punch KO power, a size/reach advantage, more paths to victory and an opponent who will probably be willing to trade with him. I predict an early fire fight that ends with a first round KO for Semi.
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Priscila Cachoeira is everyone's favorite overachieving women's MMA brawler. Started her UFC career 0-3, but is 4-1 since 2020 with three knockouts. Despite her huge striking and power advantage, it's hard for me to see a path to victory here. Unless she can really sure up her TDD, Maverick should have no issue just blasting takedowns and utilizing top control for a decision win.
"We are all one"
07.28.2023 | 5:56 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1454th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R2
the jab
Błachowicz vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, TKO, R1
Can Jan takedown Poatan? Or do I take my own life.
Thompson vs. Pereira
Stephen Thompson
Please God let the pain end. Wonderboy striking is a skill thang. Pereira has difficulty with weight cut. Wonderman too elusive.
Ferguson vs. Green
Bobby Green, TKO, R1
I'm going to kill myself
Chiesa vs. Holland
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
Chiesa pill kills the sport. Kille me slow on dis one. If he half guard crotch sniffs
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, SUB, R1
skill issue
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Marcos Rogério de Lima, TKO, R1
Please god let the pain end. Good pocket hooks. great leg kicks and derrick stand so hard on the lead leg
Kopylov vs. Ribeiro
Roman Kopylov, TKO, R3
obvi pick. ribeiro slows down
Matthews vs. Flowers
Jake Matthews, TKO, R3
longer the fight the better for matt
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, DEC
Salvador fight IQ dumb af
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R2
Matty S will find the shot
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Priscila Cachoeira, DEC
WMMA moment
07.28.2023 | 6:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 4077th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R3
50% / 50%
07.28.2023 | 7:10 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1091st
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 7:20 AM ET *
07.28.2023 | 7:46 AM ET
@Mav58
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2604th
But if he's given it for free then sure I could see him taking advantage of something happening. I don't see him actively seeking it though.
"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 | 7:48 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 5105th
Michael Chiesa, SUB, R3
same Jan vs Alex fight.
Giles vs. Bonfim
Gabriel Bonfim, TKO, R1
100% KO by Bonfim
Lewis vs. Rogério de Lima
Marcos Rogério de Lima, TKO, R1
hot eggs so slow
Kopylov vs. Ribeiro
Roman Kopylov, DEC
Roman get the job done.
Matthews vs. Flowers
Jake Matthews, DEC
EZ for Jake
Vergara vs. Salvador
CJ Vergara, TKO, R2
CJV better
Semelsberger vs. Medic
Matthew Semelsberger, DEC
Matthew 29-28 DEC
Maverick vs. Cachoeira
Miranda Maverick, DEC
MM got this matchup
07.28.2023 | 8:18 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 497th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
07.28.2023 | 9:51 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2754th
The only betting dogs I’m with are : Poatan,
But I’ll admit the following underdogs are all worth a try: Chiesa, Pereira, Gaethje,
07.28.2023 | 9:57 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4899th
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 9:58 AM ET *
"Don't be silly jump the gilly"
07.28.2023 | 10:49 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 130 Points | Tied for 5918th
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07.28.2023 | 10:54 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 871st
* Edited at 07.28.2023, 10:54 AM ET *
07.28.2023 | 11:20 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2442nd