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Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2: UFC 291 date, start time, TV channel and live stream
Watch UFC 291 live on ESPN+ PPV (US only)
UFC 291 sees the long-awaited rematch between former interim UFC lightweight champions Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
The first meeting between the pair came in April 2018 and was in the 'Fight of the Year' conversation, as Poirier won in the fourth-round by TKO.
Poirier is the second seed in the lightweight division, one place ahead of Gaethje. However the UFC'S 'BMF' belt will be on the line in the main event.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Poirier vs. Gaethje 2.
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 fight date, start time tonight
- Date: Saturday, July 29
- Time: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 on tonight?
The fight will be available to purchase on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. (click here for more information), while BT Sport will broadcast the fight in the UK.
This fight will also be available to watch for DAZN subscribers in Austria, Germany and Italy.
Where is the Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 fight tonight?
The fight will take place at the Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States.
Dustin Poirier record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: January 19, 1989
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 37
- Record: 29-7-0 1NC
Justin Gaethje record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: November 14, 1988
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 29
- Record: 25-4-0
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 fight card
Main Card
- Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje; Lightweight
- Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira; Light heavyweight
- Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira; Welterweight
- Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green; Lightweight
- Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland; Welterweight
Prelims
- Gabriel Bonfim vs. Trevin Giles; Welterweight
- Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima; Heavyweight
- Roman Kopylov vs. Claudio Ribeiro; Middleweight
- Jake Matthews vs. Miguel Baeza; Welterweight
Early prelims
- CJ Vergaga vs. Vinicius Salvador; Flyweight
- Matthew Semelsberger vs. Uros Medic; Welterweight
- Miranda Maverick vs. Priscila Cachoeira; Womens' flyweight
