"Justin Gaethje Claims BMF Title with Stunning Knockout at UFC 291"

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"Justin Gaethje Claims BMF Title with Stunning Knockout at UFC 291"
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Justin Gaethje claims the BMF title with a spectacular head-kick knockout of Dustin Poirier in the second round at UFC 291. Gaethje avenged his previous loss to Poirier and potentially earned himself a lightweight title shot in 2024. The victory puts Gaethje tied for the fifth-most knockout finishes in lightweight history. Conor McGregor has already extended a challenge to Gaethje for a future fight, while Gaethje's focus remains on winning the world championship. Poirier suffered his first knockout loss since 2016.

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