UFC 291: The Poirier vs Gaethje 2 fight is the big event happening in MMA this weekend. The two lightweights will look to provide fans with another fight for the ages as they compete for the BMF title. However, before the main event, there are several exciting contests on show. Follow UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN. 

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Despite it being an exciting card, the main event has grabbed all the headlines. However, the card also has names like Alex Pereira, Jan Blachowicz, Tony Ferguson, and many others. So ahead of the card, we look at the fighters competing in the prelims and early prelims.

UFC 291: Which Fighters Are Competing in the Prelims and Early Prelims of Poirier vs Gaethje 2?

UFC 291: Who is fighting on the early prelims and prelims? 

Generally, the prelims and early prelims do not feature big names. However, at UFC 291, we have some big names and exciting fighters on show. The prelims will feature highly rated undefeated Gabriel Bonfim. He will face Trevin Giles in the last fight before the main card.

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger and fan favorite Derrick Lewis will return to action. He will face Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Middleweights, Roman Kopylov and Claudio Ribeiro will clash in the prelims. The early prelims do not have any popular figures. However, they have some interesting contests.

The card kicks off with an exciting fight between Mirando Maverick and Priscila Cachoeira. Welterweights Matthew Semelsberger and highly rated Uros Medic will also compete in the early prelims. And the last fight before the prelims will feature CJ Vergara and Vinicius Salvador.

Therefore, when you consider all of this, it is clear the UFC 291 card has exciting fights even before the main card.

UFC 291: Full prelims and early prelims

Prelims

Gabriel Bonfim vs Trevin Giles

Derrick Lewis vs Marcos Rogerio De Lima

Roman Kopylov vs Claudio Ribeiro

Jake Matthews vs Darrius Flowers

Early Prelims

CJ Vergara vs Vinicius Salvador

Matthew Semelsberger vs Uros Medic

Miranda Maverick vs Priscila Cachoeira

What do you make of the UFC 291 prelims and early prelims? Do you think any of the fights can steal the show?

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