In the main event of UFC 291, held this past Saturday in Salt Lake City, Justin Gaethje seized the BMF title, avenged a previous defeat, and potentially paved his way to a lightweight championship opportunity through a thrilling head kick knockout of Dustin Poirier. This marked the second consecutive pay-per-view event in Salt Lake City to conclude with a high-impact climax.
In their post-fight show, MMA Hook’s commentators Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew provided insights into Gaethje’s remarkable performance against Poirier and his ongoing growth as a combatant. They further discussed Poirier’s challenging predicament and his future prospects, Conor McGregor’s take on Gaethje’s victory, among other aspects. They also touched upon Alex Pereira’s triumph over Jan Blachowicz and an anticipated match-up with Jiri Prochazka for the open light heavyweight title. Additional highlights from the event included Derrick Lewis’ scene-stealing bout, Bobby Green dealing Tony Ferguson his sixth straight defeat, Kevin Holland’s main card-opening submission victory over Michael Chiesa, and other narratives from the fight card.
The UFC 291 post-bout analysis can be viewed above, or an audio-only format of the show is available for streaming below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 291 Post-Fight Analysis
Who were the key fighters discussed in the post-fight analysis of UFC 291?
Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira were among the key fighters discussed in the post-fight analysis of UFC 291. Other fighters mentioned included Dustin Poirier, Jan Blachowicz, Derrick Lewis, Bobby Green, Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland, and Michael Chiesa.
What was the significant achievement of Justin Gaethje in UFC 291?
Justin Gaethje captured the BMF title, avenged a previous loss, and potentially set himself up for a lightweight title shot by defeating Dustin Poirier with a head kick knockout in the main event of UFC 291.
Who is expected to fight Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title?
Alex Pereira is expected to fight Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title following his win over Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291.
Where can the UFC 291 post-fight show be streamed?
The UFC 291 post-fight show can be streamed via the link provided above or in an audio-only format on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or any other preferred podcast platform.
What was Conor McGregor’s reaction to Justin Gaethje’s win at UFC 291?
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More about UFC 291 Post-Fight Analysis
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- Justin Gaethje’s Fighter Profile
- Alex Pereira’s Fighter Profile
- Details about the BMF Title
- Details about UFC 291
5 comments
Alex Pereira at 205 is a game changer. His win over Jan was impressive! Jiri vs Alex… That’s gonna be fireworks!!!
Tough loss for Dustin. But he’s a warrior, he’ll bounce back. Great card overall tho, props to all the fighters.
Holland’s submission win was sick! Chiesa didn’t see that comin… Underrated highlight of the night for sure.
anyone know what Conor said about Gaethje’s win? still can’t find his comments.
Wow, Gaethje’s a beast! that head kick was somethin else!! Can’t wait to see him fight for the title.