UFC 291 live tracker: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 updates; Alex Pereira beats Jan Blachowicz

Are you ready for UFC 291? On Saturday, one of the best fights in UFC history gets a rematch. Lightweights Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje return to the Octagon to face one another.

The PPV main card will also feature a co-main event between former champion Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira, plus more UFC action worth tuning in for. If you’re looking for ways to watch UFC 291, know this: Poirier vs. Gaethje will be available only as a pay-per-view fight through ESPN+, with prelims airing on ABC, ESPN and streaming free on ESPN+ for subscribers.

Don't want to miss out on the action? Below is how to watch the big fight Saturday night, including start times, Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 fight card details, how to stream the UFC 291 prelims, UFC predictions and more. And follow all of the action with our live updates below.

Alex Pereira had an impressive light heavyweight debut with a split decision win over Jan Blachowicz, potentially setting himself up for a shot at the promotion's most mobile belt. Pereira's record now sits at 8-2.

Derrick Lewis snapped a three-fight losing streak in emphatic fashion, charging Marcos Rogério de Lima with a flying knee at the start of the fight and never letting up once his opponent was down. It was Lewis' record 14th knockout in UFC. Given that it was the final fight of his UFC contract, it was a very well-timed win for Lewis.

"I just said 'Imma throw some bulls*** and see if it lands.' It did," Lewis said after the match.

Bobby Green was on track for a decision win over Tony Ferguson, but removed all doubt with a submission of the veteran in the final 10 seconds of the fight. The win broke a four-fight streak without a victory for Green, while Ferguson posted his sixth straight loss.

In the pay-per-view opener, Kevin Holland submitted Michael Chiesa with a D'arce choke in the first round of their welterweight scrap. It was Holland's 25th win in 35 pro fights. Chiesa record is now 18-7 after this third loss in a row.

UFC 291 live tracker: Updates, highlights and analysis

UFC 291 main card, odds (Live now on ESPN+PPV)

• Lightweight: Justin Gaethje def. Dustin Poirier by KO - 1:00 of R2

• Light heavyweight: Alex Pereira def. Jan Blachowicz by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Welterweight: Stephen Thompson (-225) vs. Michel Pereira (+175)
• Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis def. Marcos Rogério de Lima by TKO (flying knee and punches) - 0:33 of R1

• Lightweight: Bobby Green def. Tony Ferguson by submission (arm-triangle choke) - 4:54 of R3
• Welterweight: Kevin Holland def. Michael Chiesa by submission (D'arce) - 2:39 of R1

UFC 291 prelims card results, highlights

• Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim def. Trevin Giles by submission (guillotine) - 1:13 of R1:

• Flyweight: CJ Vergara def. Vinicius Salvador by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Middleweight: Roman Kopylov def. Claudio Ribeiro by KO (head kick) - 0:33 of R2:

• Welterweight: Jake Matthews def. Darrius Flowers by submission (rear naked) - 2:37 of R2

UFC 291 early prelims card results, highlights

• Welterweight: Uroš Medić def. Matthew Semelsberger by TKO (ground and pound) - 2:36 of R3:

• Women's flyweight: Miranda Maverick def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (armbar) - 2:11 of R2:

How to watch UFC 291 without cable:

Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Prelims time: 8 p.m. ET

Main card time: 10 p.m. ET

Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TV/Streaming:ESPN+

Where to stream UFC 291 this weekend

How to watch UFC 291 without ESPN+ or PPV in the US:

Where to stream the UFC 291 prelims:

When is the next UFC fight?

UFC 291 will take place Saturday, July 29, 2023.

What time does the UFC fight start?

This Saturday, UFC 291 kicks off with the preliminary bouts at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET.

UFC 291 full card plus UFC fight odds (subject to change)

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