American Justin Gaethje knocked out his compatriot Dustin Poirier with a technical knockout in their bout that took place yesterday, Sunday, as part of the "UFC 291" Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event. Gaethje successfully delivered a powerful kick to his opponent's head, knocking him to the ground in the second round of the fight held in Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah.
Gaethje earned the "UFC BMF" belt and avenged his previous loss to Poirier, nicknamed "The Diamond," which also ended in a technical knockout during their fight on April 14 in Glendale, California. At 34 years old, Justin Gaethje achieved his second consecutive victory and his twenty-fifth in his professional career so far, with 4 defeats. Meanwhile, Poirier (also 34 years old) suffered his eighth defeat in his professional career, with a record of 29 wins and one no contest.
