“I Made a Huge Mistake”: Despite Earlier Loss to Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje Drops a Serious Claim for UFC 291

The showdown between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier is all set to take place in July. The highly anticipated main event of UFC 291 will feature these two exceptional fighters competing for the vacant BMF belt. After the retirement of the former BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal, the winner between Gaethje and Poirier, will take his place. This bout promises to keep fight enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Introduced in 2019, the BMF title pays homage to fighters who embody the true spirit of combat sports. It symbolizes a collision between two fearless warriors, unafraid to engage in a relentless battle until the very end.

 Poirier and Gaethje, both popular for their explosive fighting styles, will now come together for a second time. Moreover, this contest holds the potential to bring about significant changes within the lightweight division. The victor of this bout will take a huge step closer to earning a coveted title shot. These elements combine to heighten the excitement surrounding this fight. After the bout between the two was officially confirmed, ‘The Highlight’ talked about his thoughts on their upcoming fight.

Justin Gaethje won’t let history repeat

 10 days ago, ‘The Highlight’ sat with Cageside Press. During the interview, Gaethje mentioned his change in attitude over the years. The 34-year-old also added that he will be careful not to repeat his past mistakes. He said, “I certainly have grown. Where am I five years older so I was probably 29 years old? Yeah, I mean a lot of big fights in between that day and today and the day that I’ll fight him.” 

He further added, “I am human and am susceptible to make mistakes. I think I made a huge mistake in Oliveira fight, I became super emotional and I think that’s one thing that I will not allow to happen this fight and I think it’s gonna be somewhat of a chess match ultimately but with both of us trying to create damage at all times. I mean, five rounds, you know we gotta fight. Obviously, you gotta fight smart.“

Gaethje agreed that he has made a lot of mistakes in his past fights. However, for his upcoming fight against ‘The Diamond’, he will be smarter than ever.

What happened when ‘The Highlight’ and ‘The Diamond’ locked horns for the first time?

The first encounter between ‘The Highlight’ and ‘The Diamond ‘ took place at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje in April 2018. Gaethje was just 29 years old back then, and he was relatively new to the UFC scene. Right from the start, their bout was a spectacle of non-stop action, leaving fans with numerous memorable moments. Soon after the opening of the fourth round, ‘Diamond’ secured a decisive TKO victory over his opponent with a perfectly executed finish. Despite the loss, Gaethje earned immense respect from countless fans.

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Since that fight, ‘The Highlight’ has experienced only two defeats in his following eight matchups. Likewise, Poirier has also maintained a similar record, winning six of his next eight fights. With the BMF title at stake, this upcoming clash guarantees a thrilling experience for the fans. Hold your breath and wait for the day when the two warriors will finally come face-to-face in the UFC octagon.

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