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UFC stars and experts predict Poirier vs. Gaethje 2: ”The fans will win the fight”
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The highly interesting BMF title bout between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje is one of the most anticipated fights of the summer.
Click “Next” to check out how UFC fighters predict the exciting title bout!
Jorge Masvidal
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Pick: Poirier
Masvidal has nothing but respect for Poirier and thinks he will beat Gaethje for a second time.
”Domestic violence on Gaethje by Dustin Poirier,” Masvidal says.
Tony Ferguson
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Pick: 50/50
Legendary lightweight Tony Ferguson can’t wait for the fight.
”Double knockout bitches,” Ferguson says with a smile.
Beneil Dariush
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Pick: Gaethje
Lightweight top dog Beneil Dariush thinks Gaethje will get revenge on Saturday.
”I’m leaning towards Justin, but it’s a hard one,” Dariush says.
Sean O’Malley
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Pick: 50/50
Bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley thinks the fighter with less injuries and best fight camp will be victorious.
”With those two dudes it’s a coin flip really,” O’Malley says.
Michael Chiesa
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Pick: 50/50
Welterweight Michael Chiesa is stoked about the fight and can see both Poirier and Gaethje win if they are on their A-game.
”Either way, it’s a heck of a fight,” Chiesa says.
Giga Chikadze
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Pick: Gaethje
Top ranked featherweight Giga Chikadze has a hard time picking a winner.
”Damn, maybe Justin,” Chikadze says.
Curtis Blaydes
Curtis ”Razor” Blaydes. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski – USA Today Sports
Pick: Gaethje
Top ranked heavyweight Curtis ”Razor” Blaydes believes the ”Highlight” will beat his rival.
”I’m going with Gaethje,” Blaydes says.
Arman Tsarukyan
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Pick: Poirier
Lightweight prospect Arman Tsarukyan believes in ”The Diamond”.
”Dustin Poirier is going to win by TKO,” Tsarukyan predicts.
Brendan Allen
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Pick: Poirier
Brendan Allen likes both fighters but goes with his friend Poirier.
”I think the fans are the only one who will a hundred percent win that fight,” Allen says.
Geoff Neal
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Pick: Poirier
Welterweight Geoff Neal thinks the fans will be the biggest winners of the UFC 291 main event.
”I think Dustin is going to pull this off,” Neal says.
Jasmine Jasudavicius
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Pick: Poirier
Jasmine Jasudavicius has ”The Diamond” as winner on Saturday.
”I think Poirier will take this one,” Jasudavicius says.
Stephen Thompson
Pick: Poirier
The boxing will make a difference according to Stephen ”Wonderboy” Thompson.
”I’m going with Poirier,” Thompson says.
Modestas Bukauskas
Modestas Bukauskas. Photo: UFC
Pick: Poirier
Former Cage Warriors champion Modestas Bukauskas got ”The Diamond as winner.
”I think Dustin has the upper hand, his boxing is top notch,” Bukauskas says.
This is Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier. Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via USA TODAY Sports
- Age: 34
- Record: 29-7-1
- UFC record: 22-6-1
- Weight: 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Reach: 72 in (183 cm)
- Post-fight bonuses: 13
This is Justin Gaethje
Poirier vs Gaethje predictions. Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
- Age: 34
- Record: 24-4
- UFC record: 7-4
- Weight: 155 lb (70 kg)
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Reach: 69+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
- Post-fight bonuses: 10
UFC 291 Full fight card
Poirier vs Gaethje predictions. Photo via UFC
Main card
- Lightweight: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje – for vacant BMF title
- Light heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira
- Welterweight: Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira
- Lightweight: Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green
- Welterweight: Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland
Preliminary card
- Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Trevin Giles
- Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
- Middleweight: Roman Kopylov vs. Claudio Ribeiro
- Welterweight: Jake Matthews vs. Darrius Flowers
- Flyweight: C.J. Vergara vs. Vinicius Salvador
- Welterweight: Matthew Semelsberger vs. Uros Medic
- Women’s flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira
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