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For the third time in history, the UFC will stage an event in Salt Lake City, this time for UFC 291. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje headline the event with a rematch that’s five years in the making, while a host of other big fights are scheduled for UFC’s return to Utah.
Read on for more about this UFC event in Salt Lake City, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds in each bout, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other MMA content here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Betting Preview for UFC 291 Featuring Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 & Other Big Cards on July 29 2023
Dustin Poirier (-155) vs Justin Gaethje (+135)
Lightweight
Poirier and Gaethje meet again. Over five years since Poirier defeated Gaethje in the first meeting, the former champions will square off anew. While no official title is on the line, Poirier and Gaethje will dispute the BMF belt. Poirier will enter this fight with a 29-7-0 record, while Gaethje is carrying a 24-4-0 slate.
Prediction: Poirier wins via split decision.
Jan Błachowicz (-125) vs Alex Pereira (+135)
Light Heavyweight
Błachowicz got a controversial split draw in his last fight against Magomed Ankalaev in an interim title fight. Nevertheless, he will get back to work this coming Saturday against former middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who is also is fresh off a title fight, losing to Israel Adesanya.
Prediction: Pereira wins by unanimous decision.
Tony Ferguson (+300) vs Bobby Green (-400)
Lightweight
Former interim lightweight champion Ferguson is going to try to break his losing skid again. He’s lost all his last five fights. Nevertheless, he’s someone who can’t be taken lightly by Green, who hasn’t looked much better than El Cucuy over his last few fights. Green has gone winless in three fights. Between these two fighters, there are 23 knockout wins and 16 submission victories.
Prediction: Green wins via knockout.
Stephen Thompson (-155) vs Michel Pereira (+135)
Welterweight
Thompson and Pereira are ranked seventh and 15th in the welterweight division in the UFC, respectively. These two are explosive strikers with a combined knockout record of 18-2. Thompson snapped a two-fight losing skid by scoring a knockout victory over Kevin Holland in his last bout, while Pereira has won all of his last five fights, dating back to 2020.
Prediction: Thompson wins via knockout.
Michael Chiesa (+125) vs Kevin Holland (-145)
Welterweight
Chiesa will look to break a two-fight losing skid in this fight versus Holland, who, on the other hand, is coming off a victory. This should be an entertaining battle between a submission expert in Chiesa and a knockout artist in Holland. Chiesa (18-6-0) has zero knockout wins but has an 11-4 submission record. Holland has a 7-3 submission slate and a 13-1 knockout record.
Prediction: Chiesa wins via decision.
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