From Thrilling Upsets to Heartbreaking Defeats: UFC 291 Winners and Loser

Winner: Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje was the biggest winner of the night, as he defeated Dustin Poirier via second-round knockout to earn the BMF title. Gaethje’s striking was on full display throughout the fight, as he landed a number of powerful leg kicks and punches that kept Poirier on the defensive. The win solidified Gaethje’s status as one of the top fighters in the lightweight division and put him in position for a potential title shot in the near future.
Loser: Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier was the biggest loser of the night, as he suffered a devastating knockout loss to Justin Gaethje in the main event. Poirier had some success early in the fight, but Gaethje’s striking proved to be too much for him to handle. The loss was a setback for Poirier, who had been hoping to earn a shot at the lightweight title with a win over Gaethje.
Winner: Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis was another big winner of the night, as he earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his first-round knockout of Marcos Rogerio de Lime in the featured bout on the main card. Lewis landed a flying knee in the opening seconds of the fight overhand right that sent de Lima crashing to the canvas, earning him his 14th knockout victory and reclaiming sole possession of the most knockouts in UFC history.
Winner: Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland was the final winner of the night, as he earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his first-round D’Arce choke submission of Michael Chiesa in their welterweight bout