UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2: This weekend’s UFC card will steal all the headlines in combat sports. Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 will be the headline of the UFC 291 PPV card. However, before the PPV card, we will get to witness some exciting prelims and early prelims. So here’s our preview and prediction for UFC 291 prelims. Follow UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Poirier and Gaethje will undoubtedly be the main focus heading into fight week. However, the card features a total of 12 fights. Therefore, here’s what we think will happen when the UFC 291 prelims kick-off.
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Prelims Preview and Predictions
Jake Matthews vs Miguel Baeza
Welterweights Jake Matthews and Miguel Baeza will kick off the UFC 291 prelims. Both fighters come into the contest on the back of losses. Therefore, they will be desperate to get their record back on track. There is very little difference between the two in terms of their physical attributes. In terms of numbers, Baeza is the slightly better striker while Matthews is slightly better at grappling.
Our prediction: Jake Matthews beats Miguel Baeza by submission.
Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro
Middleweights Roman Kopylov and Claudio Ribeiro will also compete in the UFC 291 prelims. Both fighters enter the ring on the back of wins and will want to continue the momentum. The two have almost identical physical attributes. Moreover, even the stats are very similar with both fighters preferring to stand up and strike.
Our prediction: Roman Kopulov beats Claudio Ribeiro by decision.
Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio De Lima
Former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis will also compete on the UFC 291 prelims. He will face Marcos Rogerio De Lima in what promises to be an exciting contest. Lewis has a slight upper hand in the physical aspects. However, when we look at the stats, De Lima is the better striker and grappler.
Our prediction: Derrick Lewis beats Marcos Rogerio De Lima
Gabriel Bonfim vs Trevin Giles
Undefeated Gabriel Bonfim will be the last fight on the prelims before the Welterweight bout between Gabriel Bonfim vs Trevin Giles. Both fighters have won their last fights and will look to continue their streak. There is very little to separate the two in terms of physical attributes. However, Bonfim has better stats in striking and grappling.
Our prediction: Gabriel Bonfim beats Trevin Giles by submission.
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 Prelims latest odds
Gabriel Bonfim +260 vs -315 Trevin Giles
Derrick Lewis +150 vs -175 Marcos Rogerio De Lima
Roman Kopylov -245 vs +205 Claudio Ribeiro
Jake Matthews NA vs NA Miguel Baeza
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen at Poirier vs Gaethje 2 prelims. Let us know your predictions for the Poirier vs Gaethje 2 prelims.
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