UFC 291 Payouts, Purse, Salaries, Date and Fight Card, Poirier vs Gaethje Schedule: This Saturday, the Delta Center in Utah will showcase UFC 291, which includes several thrilling fights such as the Poirier vs. To install Gaethje bout. Find out more about the main event, the fight card, date and time in India, and payouts for UFC 291.ts for UFC 291.
According to the official schedule, UFC 291 will be taking place at the Delta Center in Utah on Saturday. The main event will showcase a rematch between the former interim Lightweight Champions, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Additionally, the winner of the match will be awarded the BMF title that was vacated by Jorge Masvidal after his retirement.
Here is the complete rundown for the purse, payouts, fighters, and summary of the UFC 291 fight card.
During the UFC on Fox event on April 14, 2018, Poirier defeated Gaethje in round four with a TKO. This upcoming Saturday, the octagon will feature several significant fights, including Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira’s light-heavyweight debut against former champion Jan Blachowicz. Pereira has been training at high altitudes to adjust to Salt Lake City’s climate. Blachowicz, who is 40 years old, is one of the most experienced competitors on the roster, with a remarkable 29-9 record in professional MMA. In contrast, Pereira holds a 7-2 record throughout his professional MMA career.
On the main program, there will be a Lightweight matchup between Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green, in addition to Poirier vs. Gaethje. Ferguson aims to break his losing streak by defeating Green, who has lost his last five fights.
| UFC Fighter | Purse |
| Michel Pereira | $71,000 |
| Tony Ferguson | $146,000 |
| Bobby Green | $121,000 |
| Michael Chiesa | $96,000 |
| Kevin Holland | $116,000 |
| Trevin Giles | $71,000 |
| Gabriel Bonfim | $16,000 |
| Derrick Lewis | $166,000 |
| Marcos Rogerio de Lima | $91,000 |
| Roman Kopylov | $34,500 |
| Claudio Ribeiro | $16,000 |
| Jake Matthews | $66,000 |
| Darrius Flowers | $16,000 |
| CJ Vergara | $28,500 |
| Vinicius Salvador | $16,000 |
| Matthew Semelsberger | $51,000 |
| Uros Medic | $28,500 |
| Miranda Maverick | $81,000 |
| Priscila Cachoeira | $46,000 |
| Alex Pereira | $316,000 |
| Jan Blachowicz | $216,000 |
| Stephen Thompson | $166,000 |
| Dustin Poirier | $1,021,000 |
| Justin Gaethje | $511,000 |
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