In the main event of tonight’s UFC 291 pay-per-view, Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier to become UFC’s new BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) Champion.
After the fight, Justin said he wants to fight for the UFC Lightweight Championship next.
You can watch the KO finish below:
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Below are the complete results from the main PPV show:
– Kevin Holland def. Michael Chiesa via Submission (brabo choke) in Round 1 of their Welterweight (170 lbs) bout
– Bobby Green def. Tony Ferguson via Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) in Round 3 of their Lightweight (155 lbs) bout
– Derrick Lewis def. Marcos Rogério de Lima via TKO (flying knee and punches) in 33 seconds of Round 1 in their Heavyweight (265 lbs) bout
– Alex Pereira def. Jan Błachowicz via Decision (split) in their 3-round Light Heavyweight (205 lbs) bout
– Justin Gaethje def. Dustin Poirier via KO (head kick) in Round 2 of their Lightweight (155 lbs) bout to become the new BMF Champion
