SALT LAKE CITY – Dustin Poirier thinks Justin Gaethje attempting to make Saturday’s UFC 291 headliner a technical fight would be a massive error.
After Poirier (29-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) earned a fourth-round TKO victory in the first meeting in the 2018 Fight of the Year, Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has attempted to evolve as a fighter and be more tactical in his approach. It’s led to much success, and he said following that path and avoiding mistakes will be his key to victory when he rematches “The Diamond” for the “BMF” belt at Delta Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.
If Gaethje wants to go down that path, Poirier thinks he’s in for a repeat result.
