The UFC 291 lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the best fighters in the lightweight division. On Saturday night, Gaethje proved why he is one of the top contenders in the division, as he defeated Poirier by second-round knockout.
The fight started off with both fighters exchanging punches and kicks. Gaethje was able to land a few good shots early on, but Poirier was able to keep up with him. In the second round, however, Gaethje was able to land a powerful right hand that sent Poirier to the canvas. Gaethje then followed up with a flurry of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight.
The win was a huge victory for Gaethje, as it solidified his place as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division. With the win, Gaethje improved his record to 22-2 and earned himself a shot at the UFC lightweight title.
For Poirier, the loss was a setback, but he showed that he is still one of the best fighters in the division. He will now look to rebound from the loss and get back into title contention.
Overall, it was an exciting fight between two of the best fighters in the lightweight division. Gaethje proved why he is one of the top contenders in the division, as he defeated Poirier by second-round knockout. The win was a huge victory for Gaethje and it solidified his place as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division.
