UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 took place on July 29, 2023 in Salt Lake City, USA, headlined by Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 4 KO/TKO · 1 Decision (Split) · 5 Submission · 1 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje | Justin Gaethje | KO/TKO | R2 (1:00) |
| Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira | Alex Pereira | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima | Derrick Lewis | KO/TKO | R1 (0:33) |
| Tony Ferguson vs King Green | King Green | Submission | R3 (4:54) |
| Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland | Kevin Holland | Submission | R1 (2:39) |
| Trevin Giles vs Gabriel Bonfim | Gabriel Bonfim | Submission | R1 (1:13) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Vinicius Salvador | Carlos Vergara | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro | Roman Kopylov | KO/TKO | R2 (0:33) |
| Jake Matthews vs Darrius Flowers | Jake Matthews | Submission | R2 (2:37) |
| Matthew Semelsberger vs Uros Medic | Uros Medic | KO/TKO | R3 (2:36) |
| Miranda Maverick vs Priscila Cachoeira | Miranda Maverick | Submission | R3 (2:11) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 5:10 AM UTC
Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje
Lightweight
Dustin Poirier
57.1% · 1.75
VS
Justin Gaethje
42.9% · 2.33
Winner: Justin Gaethje · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dustin Poirier: 0:00 · Justin Gaethje: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 33-27 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 8-0 in significant strikes; Justin Gaethje scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:00 with Justin Gaethje winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:35 AM UTC
Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira
Light Heavyweight
Jan Blachowicz
50% · 2.00
VS
Alex Pereira
50% · 2.00
Winner: Alex Pereira · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jan Blachowicz: 07:32 · Alex Pereira: 00:06
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 6-2 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz hunted a submission (2); Alex Pereira hunted a submission (1); Jan Blachowicz controlled for 04:50.
Round 2: Alex Pereira edged the striking 33-20 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz controlled for 01:57; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:06.
Round 3: Alex Pereira edged the striking 35-26 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz controlled for 00:45.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Alex Pereira winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 4:15 AM UTC
Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Heavyweight
Derrick Lewis
35.4% · 2.82
VS
Marcos Rogerio de Lima
64.6% · 1.55
Winner: Derrick Lewis · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:33)
Fight Statistics
Control — Derrick Lewis: 00:29 · Marcos Rogerio de Lima: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Derrick Lewis edged the striking 17-1 in significant strikes; Derrick Lewis scored a knockdown; Derrick Lewis controlled for 00:29.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:33 with Derrick Lewis winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:35 AM UTC
Tony Ferguson vs King Green
Lightweight
Tony Ferguson
26.3% · 3.80
VS
King Green
73.7% · 1.36
Winner: King Green · Submission · Round 3 (4:54)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tony Ferguson: 00:13 · King Green: 03:25
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: King Green edged the striking 40-14 in significant strikes; Tony Ferguson controlled for 00:13.
Round 2: King Green edged the striking 49-16 in significant strikes; King Green controlled for 02:36.
Round 3: King Green edged the striking 48-24 in significant strikes; King Green hunted a submission (1); King Green controlled for 00:49.
The fight ended in round 3 at 4:54 with King Green winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:15 AM UTC
Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland
Welterweight
Michael Chiesa
43.1% · 2.32
VS
Kevin Holland
56.9% · 1.76
Winner: Kevin Holland · Submission · Round 1 (2:39)
Fight Statistics
Control — Michael Chiesa: 00:15 · Kevin Holland: 00:40
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kevin Holland edged the striking 9-4 in significant strikes; Kevin Holland hunted a submission (1); Michael Chiesa controlled for 00:15; Kevin Holland controlled for 00:40.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:39 with Kevin Holland winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:40 AM UTC
Trevin Giles vs Gabriel Bonfim
Welterweight
Trevin Giles
26.4% · 3.79
VS
Gabriel Bonfim
73.6% · 1.36
Winner: Gabriel Bonfim · Submission · Round 1 (1:13)
Fight Statistics
Control — Trevin Giles: 00:14 · Gabriel Bonfim: 00:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Gabriel Bonfim edged the striking 3-1 in significant strikes; Gabriel Bonfim landed a takedown; Gabriel Bonfim hunted a submission (1); Trevin Giles controlled for 00:14; Gabriel Bonfim controlled for 00:26.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:13 with Gabriel Bonfim winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Carlos Vergara vs Vinicius Salvador
Flyweight
Carlos Vergara
60.1% · 1.66
VS
Vinicius Salvador
39.9% · 2.51
Winner: Carlos Vergara · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carlos Vergara: 0:00 · Vinicius Salvador: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (20-20 significant strikes).
Round 2: Carlos Vergara edged the striking 45-30 in significant strikes; Vinicius Salvador controlled for 00:01.
Round 3: Carlos Vergara edged the striking 44-38 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Carlos Vergara winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro
Middleweight
Roman Kopylov
65.6% · 1.52
VS
Claudio Ribeiro
34.4% · 2.91
Winner: Roman Kopylov · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:33)
Fight Statistics
Control — Roman Kopylov: 00:03 · Claudio Ribeiro: 00:16
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Claudio Ribeiro edged the striking 31-30 in significant strikes; Claudio Ribeiro controlled for 00:16.
Round 2: Roman Kopylov edged the striking 2-1 in significant strikes; Roman Kopylov scored a knockdown; Roman Kopylov controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:33 with Roman Kopylov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Jake Matthews vs Darrius Flowers
Welterweight
Jake Matthews
69.9% · 1.43
VS
Darrius Flowers
30.1% · 3.32
Winner: Jake Matthews · Submission · Round 2 (2:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jake Matthews: 01:15 · Darrius Flowers: 01:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jake Matthews edged the striking 37-30 in significant strikes; Darrius Flowers landed a takedown; Darrius Flowers controlled for 01:03.
Round 2: Jake Matthews edged the striking 23-6 in significant strikes; Jake Matthews hunted a submission (1); Jake Matthews controlled for 01:15.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:37 with Jake Matthews winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Matthew Semelsberger vs Uros Medic
Welterweight
Matthew Semelsberger
64.7% · 1.55
VS
Uros Medic
35.3% · 2.83
Winner: Uros Medic · KO/TKO · Round 3 (2:36)
Fight Statistics
Control — Matthew Semelsberger: 01:13 · Uros Medic: 00:22
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Uros Medic edged the striking 18-17 in significant strikes; Uros Medic landed a takedown; Matthew Semelsberger scored a knockdown; Matthew Semelsberger controlled for 00:54; Uros Medic controlled for 00:19.
Round 2: Uros Medic edged the striking 25-24 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Uros Medic edged the striking 26-11 in significant strikes; Uros Medic scored a knockdown; Matthew Semelsberger controlled for 00:19; Uros Medic controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:36 with Uros Medic winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:10 AM UTC
Miranda Maverick vs Priscila Cachoeira
Flyweight
Miranda Maverick
70.9% · 1.41
VS
Priscila Cachoeira
29.1% · 3.44
Winner: Miranda Maverick · Submission · Round 3 (2:11)
Fight Statistics
Control — Miranda Maverick: 08:54 · Priscila Cachoeira: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Miranda Maverick edged the striking 16-4 in significant strikes; Miranda Maverick landed a takedown; Miranda Maverick controlled for 03:29.
Round 2: Miranda Maverick edged the striking 11-3 in significant strikes; Miranda Maverick landed a takedown; Miranda Maverick controlled for 03:48.
Round 3: Miranda Maverick edged the striking 9-4 in significant strikes; Miranda Maverick landed a takedown; Miranda Maverick hunted a submission (1); Miranda Maverick controlled for 01:37.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:11 with Miranda Maverick winning by Submission.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje | 57.1% (1.75) | 42.9% (2.33) |
| Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira | 50% (2.00) | 50% (2.00) |
| Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima | 35.4% (2.82) | 64.6% (1.55) |
| Tony Ferguson vs King Green | 26.3% (3.80) | 73.7% (1.36) |
| Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland | 43.1% (2.32) | 56.9% (1.76) |
| Trevin Giles vs Gabriel Bonfim | 26.4% (3.79) | 73.6% (1.36) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Vinicius Salvador | 60.1% (1.66) | 39.9% (2.51) |
| Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro | 65.6% (1.52) | 34.4% (2.91) |
| Jake Matthews vs Darrius Flowers | 69.9% (1.43) | 30.1% (3.32) |
| Matthew Semelsberger vs Uros Medic | 64.7% (1.55) | 35.3% (2.83) |
| Miranda Maverick vs Priscila Cachoeira | 70.9% (1.41) | 29.1% (3.44) |
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Delta Center
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Capacity
- 18,206
- Timezone
- America/Denver