00:00 There are no such thing as guarantees in the world of MMA,
00:02 which is why we love the sport so much.
00:03 But this Saturday, it seems pretty certain
00:05 that Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje
00:07 are going to be bringing the heat
00:08 in the main event of UFC 291.
00:10 Now, these are two of the most exciting fighters
00:12 in the sport, regardless of weight class,
00:14 and they'll have up to five rounds
00:15 to determine the UFC's next BMF title holder.
00:17 So where should you put your money?
00:19 Well, that's a tricky proposition.
00:20 Poirier actually opened as an underdog,
00:22 but is now an ever so slight favorite.
00:24 He was the winner of their initial 2018 meeting
00:26 and has continued to prove himself with battles
00:28 with guys like Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor,
00:30 Dan Hooker, and Max Holloway.
00:32 Meanwhile, Gaethje has picked up some massive wins
00:34 since then as well, including a fight of the year battle
00:37 with Chandler in 2021.
00:39 The elevation of Salt Lake City
00:40 could prove a factor here too,
00:41 and Gaethje does live and train in Colorado.
00:43 But honestly, this is a coin flip fight for me.
00:46 I think I lean slightly towards Poirier
00:48 given their first meeting, but be ready for anything.
00:50 This will be chaos.
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