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Justin Gaethje added another accolade to his legendary resume on Saturday when he claimed the “BMF” title against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 291 main event.
After suffering a fourth-round TKO defeat to Poirier (29-8 MMA, 21-7 UFC) in their Fight of the Year encounter in April 2018, Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) avenged his loss in the lightweight rematch by second-round head kick knockout in the headlining act at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
With the win, Gaethje becomes the second “BMF” champion in UFC history, joining Jorge Masvidal. Moreover, he positions himself for a potential future title shot against 155-pound champ Islam Makhachev.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Gaethje’s “BMF” title win over Poirier at UFC 291.
Alexander Volkanovski
Miesha Tate
Nolan King
Justin Gaethje is already chopping the hell out of Dustin Poirier's lead leg. He's going back to what worked for him in the first fight. #UFC291
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) July 30, 2023
Cortney Casey
There should be a prop bet on how many times Poirier touches his shorts #UFC291
— Cortney Casey (@CastIron_Casey) July 30, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
10-9 Poirier by the slimmest of margins.
Incredible round to start this main event
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 30, 2023
Alan Jouban
Matthew Wells
Hell of a first round there.
Gaethje started strong, but Poirier found his adjustments to win that round, IMO. #UFC291
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) July 30, 2023
Marc Raimondi
Poirier is up under his own power and seems OK. He and Gaethje hug. #UFC291
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) July 30, 2023
Terrance McKinney
That’s the second time a head kick has won someone a belt in this city 🔥🔥🔥 that kick was crazy
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 30, 2023
Megan Anderson
The fact that Gaethje just knocked out Poirier the exact same way Leon Edwards KOs Gaethje's teammate Kamaru Usman in the same building is WILD!!!#UFC291
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) July 30, 2023
Matt Brown
Great night of fights love this sport! Gaethje is a stud!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 30, 2023
Nick Baldwin
Jon Anik just called Gaethje a "bad motherf—-r" on the broadcast. Ha!
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) July 30, 2023
Conor McGregor
I’m the real bmf, he can fight for pennies if he wants but I want spirits, I call the shots, I’m in it to launch shots, fuck chandler, you want it call for it.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 30, 2023
Michael Chandler
Well now @Justin_Gaethje has the #BMF belt – he has to defend it against a worthy adversary🤔
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 30, 2023
Derek Brunson
Gaethje’s kick had bad intentions written all over it & Crawford was about his business tonight . Two finishes in the main events ! 🔥 #UFC #boxing
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 30, 2023
Eddie Alvarez
Wow @Justin_Gaethje You deserve it all brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🔪🔪🔪
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) July 30, 2023
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