They might be rivals in the same division, but Michael Chandler had no problem heaping praise on former opponent Justin Gaethje following "The Highlight's" knockout win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 last weekend.
Justin Gaethje produced a moment of magic to knock out Dustin Poirier and capture the BMF title in the main event of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The stars of UFC 291 hit the scales then face off once more for fans in Salt Lake City. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje rematch for the BMF belt, plus Alex Pereira moves to light heavyweight to meet Jan Blachowicz and more.
Bobby Green, Stephen Thompson, Michael Chiesa, Kevin Holland and Dustin Poirier kick off fight week at the hotel. Justin Gaethje’s parents arrive. Alex Pereira and Tony Ferguson push themselves in the gym.
The two fighters set for action in the main event of UFC 291 made weight with no problems for their eagerly-anticipated rematch in Salt Lake City.
Bobby Green, Stephen Thompson, Michael Chiesa, Kevin Holland and Dustin Poirier kick off fight week at the hotel. Justin Gaethje’s parents arrive. Alex Pereira and Tony Ferguson push themselves in the gym.
The main event of UFC 291 sees the return of the BMF title, as former interim lightweight champions Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje get ready to go head to head in a mouthwatering rematch in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Justin Gaethje has a triple goal for UFC 291's main event this weekend: defeat Dustin Poirier, win the BMF belt, and get Jorge Masvidal to put the belt on him.
Kevin Holland trains with an Ultimate Fighter. Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green shop for SLC souvenirs. Alex Pereira, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje push hard. Stephen Thompson takes in Pioneer Day.
Dustin Poirier does a grocery run. Stephen Thompson soaks away a tough workout. Kevin Holland stays sharp in Texas. Glover Teixeira grills for Alex Pereira. Jan Blachowicz cowboys up; Tony Ferguson trains as only he can.