SALT LAKE CITY,UT — In the heart of Salt Lake City, anticipation builds for an electrifying night of mixed martial arts. UFC 291 promises to deliver a thrilling lineup of fights that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
Headlining the event, the BMF title is on the line as two lightweight warriors’ step into the octagon, prepared to leave everything in the cage. #2 Dustin Poirier, coming off an impressive win over Michael Chandler, faces off against the relentless #3 Justin Gaethje. Their first encounter in 2018 left fans breathless, and this rematch promises to be a clash of titans that could redefine the limits of endurance and skill.
In the co-main event light heavyweight title contenders, powerhouse #3 Jan Blachowicz takes on striking sensation and former middleweight champion Alex Pereira. Blachowicz, known for his Polish power and iron will, faces his toughest challenge yet as he confronts Pereira’s lightning-fast strikes and championship pedigree.
The action continues when heavyweight powerhouse #11 Derrick Lewis as he faces the hard-hitting Marcus Rogerio De Lima. Known for his fight-ending knockout power, Lewis aims to turn around a three-fight skid, while De Lima seeks to prove himself as a formidable force capable of dethroning the giants.
Two fan favorites, Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green, step into the cage for a thrilling lightweight battle. Ferguson, known for his unorthodox style and relentless pressure, faces Green, who brings a mix of skill and heart that never fails to excite fans.
Kicking off the main card welterweight challengers collide when #12 Michael Chiesa meets the unpredictable Kevin Holland. Chiesa’s grappling expertise and relentless determination will be put to the test against Holland’s crisp striking and ability to finish fights from unexpected positions.
Fighting on the prelims Darrius Flowers makes his UFC debut against Jake Matthews in the welterweight division. CJ Vergara and Vinicius Salvador look to make a mark in the flyweight division. Claudio Ribeiro takes on Roman Kopylov as both fighters look to stay in the win column. In the feature prelim bout Gabriel Bonfim looks to remain undefeated against a surging Trevin Giles at welterweight.
**Salvador missed weight(128.5lbs), will forfeit 20% of his fight purse to his opponent.
Early prelims include:
Flyweight – Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira
Welterweight – Matthew Semelsberger vs. Uros Medic
UFC 291 features a lineup of thrilling matchups and a main event rematch sure to create fireworks in the octagon, fans will be in for an explosive night of action.
Early prelims start at 6:00PM CDT on UFC Fight Pass, ESPN, and ESPN+. Action then shifts to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+ at 7:00PM followed by the pay-per-view main card at 9:00PM on ESPN+ PPV.
