SALT LAKE CITY, UT – UFC 291 delivered an exciting night of mixed martial arts action that kept fans on the edge of their seats. From highlight reel knockouts to slick submissions, the event lived up to the hype as one of the most anticipated fights of the year.
Miranda Maverick proved her prowess in the octagon, defeating Priscila Cachoeira via submission with an armbar in the third round. Maverick’s technical finesse and determination were on full display as she secured a well-deserved victory.
Uros Medic displayed immense power and resilience in his welterweight clash with Matthew Semelsberger. The match went into the third round, where Medic unleashed a barrage of strikes, leading to a TKO victory.
Jake Matthews showed off his grappling skills against Darius Flowers, finishing the fight with a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
Roman Kopylov delivered the night’s first head kick knockout against Claudio Ribeiro. The middleweight contest came to an abrupt end when Kopylov’s powerful strike connected with precision early in the second round.
CJ Vergara and Vinicius Salvador engaged in a closely contested bantamweight fight, with Vergara eventually emerging victorious by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) after three hard-fought rounds.
Gabriel Bonfim demonstrated his grappling expertise by securing a quick submission win over Trevin Giles as he jumped the guillotine in the first round.
In a high-profile lightweight battle, Kevin Holland stunned the crowd by submitting Michael Chiesa with a D’arce Choke midway through the first round. Holland’s swift victory added to his already impressive record in the division.
The lightweight bout between Bobby Green and Tony Ferguson was a true spectacle. Green managed to secure a submission victory using a Head and Arm Choke just seconds before the end of the third round, displaying his tenacity and determination throughout the match.
The heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Marcos Rogerio De Lima left fans breathless, as Lewis rushed across the cage to deliver a flying knee that dropped De Lima before a barrage of punches on the ground secured Lewis the TKO win in just 33 seconds of the opening round.
In the much-anticipated light heavyweight bout, Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz went the distance, exchanging blows in a closely contested battle. In the end, Pereira emerged victorious with a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), staking his claim to a title shot in the process.
The main event of the evening saw an explosive clash between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier in the lightweight division the BMF title. After a strong first round by both fighters, Gaethje delivered the head kick knockout at the 1-minute mark of the second round, securing an emphatic victory.
UFC 291 certainly lived up to the hype, delivering a series of captivating matches that will be etched in the memories of fight fans for years to come. The night showcased the incredible skill, heart, and determination of the athletes, leaving no doubt that the world of mixed martial arts continues to be one of the most thrilling and unpredictable sports on the planet.
Result from UFC 291 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
- Miranda Maverick defeats Priscila Cachoeira via submission (Armbar) at 2:11 in the third round.
- Uros Medic defeats Matthew Semelsberger via TKO at 2:36 in the third round.
- Jake Matthews defeats Darius Flowers via submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:37 in the second round.
- Roman Kopylov defeats Claudio Ribeiro via KO at 0:33 in the second round.
- CJ Vergara defeats Vinicius Salvador by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Gabriel Bonfim defeats Trevin Giles via submission (Guillotine) at 1:13 in the first round.
- Kevin Holland defeats Michael Chiesa via submission (D’arce Choke) at 2:39 in the first round.
- Bobby Green defeats Tony Ferguson via submission (Head and Arm Choke) at 4:54 in the third round.
- Derrick Lewis defeats Marcos Rogerio De Lima via TKO at 0:33 in the first round.
- Alex Pereira defeats Jan Blachowicz by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Justin Gaethje defeats Dustin Poirier via KO at 1:00 in the second round.
