Newly crowned lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will put his belt on the line against Dustin Poirier in an epic title fight to anchor the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s final pay-per-view card of the year, UFC 269…
Newly crowned lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will put his belt on the line against Dustin Poirier in an epic title fight to anchor the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s final pay-per-view card of the year, UFC 269…
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has described which part of his game can also be seen in that of his upcoming opponent and 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira.
Poirier will have his second chance to reach the lightweight mountaintop this w…
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has described which part of his game can also be seen in that of his upcoming opponent and 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira.
Since then, Poirier has been at his best and firmly established himself as one of the greatest lightweights on the planet. After a five-round Fight of the Night win against Dan Hooker, a memorable knockout of Conor McGregor, and a trilogy triumph over the Irishman, the Louisianan has now turned his attention back to title glory.
To achieve it, he’ll have to go through another promotional veteran who boasts a similarly inspirational story in the UFC. After 28 appearances on MMA’s biggest stage, Oliveira had gold wrapped around his waist following an incredible comeback against Michael Chandler earlier this year. He’ll be looking to cement his place on the throne in his first defense this Saturday.
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Poirier Acknowledges The Threat Of “Do Bronx”
Despite his active nine-fight winning streak, which includes successes against Chandler, Tony Ferguson, and Kevin Lee, and his ability to overcome adversity in his championship-winning performance, many have attempted to discredit Oliveira’s reign.
During an appearance on DC & RC, Poirier acknowledged the wide range of skills Oliveira boasts and the threat he’ll pose on Saturday. “The Diamond” also compared his own tendency to finish fights with Oliveira’s, which has seen the Brazilian record the most submission wins in UFC history.
“He (Oliveira) does a lot of great things. Throws big power shots, he has a good, clean left hook, a good long cross, big knees, good front kicks, and obviously his jiu-jitsu is dangerous everywhere. He does a lot of good things. He’s a very dangerous fighter.
“That’s the thing, we’re both finishers. We’re not going out there trying to jab and win rounds; circle and jab, and win rounds. We’re trying to finish each other. So the fans are in for a treat when it comes to that.”
Whether we witness a shocking finish or a five-round war, Saturday’s main event is sure to thrill for as long as it lasts, and will likely be the icing on top of a spectacular cake that will be UFC 269. The UFC is certainly closing out the year in style.
Are you backing Dustin Poirier to dethrone Charles Oliveira at UFC 269?
The UFC title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier is set for UFC 269, as both successfully weighed in and shared quite the intense faceoff at the ceremonial weigh-ins. Both fighters weighed in at a championship weight of 155 ahead of their highly-anticipated matchup in the UFC 269 main event. It was an electric […]
The UFC title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier is set for UFC 269, as both successfully weighed in and shared quite the intense faceoff at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Both fighters weighed in at a championship weight of 155 ahead of their highly-anticipated matchup in the UFC 269 main event. It was an electric atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena shortly afterward as the two came face to face for a final time before the bout.
Oliveira earned the title by knocking out Michael Chandler earlier this year at UFC 262, in a gutsy performance after early struggles. This will be his first title defense since earning the belt.
Poirier earned the top contender spot by earning back-to-back wins over Conor McGregor at UFC 257 and UFC 264. He was anticipated to face Oliveira earlier this year for the then-vacant title but opted to fight McGregor in a trilogy instead.
This will also be Poirier’s second shot at the title after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242.
Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier Faceoff Before UFC 269 Main Event
Oliveira’s run to the belt was one of the most remarkable title runs in recent UFC history. After an up-and-down tenure at featherweight which featured multiple weight misses, Oliveira has found a true home at 155 pounds winning nine-straight fights.
Not only that, but Oliveira has also gotten wins over some of the most veteran lightweights in UFC history. This includes dominant performances against Tony Ferguson, Jim Miller, and Clay Guida en route to the title.
Oliveira vs. Poirier in a way will reel in a new era at lightweight. This comes after Nurmagomedov’s legendary run through the division both as a contender and as the champion.
The winner will more than likely face Justin Gaethje next for the belt, who recently defeated Chandler at UFC 268.
What is your prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier?
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Dana White explains why he feels the odds make sense.
We are one day away from the final UFC PPV of 2021. The main event features Charles Oliveira and challenger, Dustin Poirier, throwing down in a highly-anticipated scrap for the lightweight titl…
Dana White explains why he feels the odds make sense.
We are one day away from the final UFC PPV of 2021. The main event features Charles Oliveira and challenger, Dustin Poirier, throwing down in a highly-anticipated scrap for the lightweight title.
Currently, oddsmakers slightly favor Poirier to win the main event at -160. This means that a $160 bet on “The Diamond” would net the bettor $100. The champion is an underdog at +140. So, $100 would net the bettor $140 if Oliveira pulls off the upset.
It may seem strange that a champion on a 9-fight win streak is the underdog, but Dana White thinks it makes perfect sense. He explained his reasoning to TSN.
“Yeah, that’s fair. I mean, when you look at Dustin, what he’s done, what he’s accomplished, he’s a bigger guy, I think he has the advantage on his feet. I think if it goes to the ground, obviously, Oliveira has the advantage. I think that’s a pretty good line.”
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Is The Champ Getting The Respect He Deserves?
Poirier has won seven of his last eight fights. Not only does he have a high winning percentage, but the level of competition he’s beaten is also the who’s who of the division. Victories over Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, Eddie Alvarez, and Conor McGregor (twice) are just some names on the murder’s row Poirier has run through en route to this title shot. His lone loss in that time came at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Oliveira is on a solid streak of his own and earned victories over Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson, and Michael Chandler during his current run. While Oliveira did have issues in the cage early in his career, “Do Bronx” seems well past them at this point. White knows what Oliveira is capable of and feels that people are sleeping on the Brazilian submission specialist.
“No, he doesn’t get enough credit. And that’s one of the things. With some guys, it takes longer than others. Oliveira’s had a long, hard road. 28 of his 31 wins are by finish. He’s got a 90% finish rate, has the record for most finishes in the UFC, most submission wins in the UFC, most performance of the night bonuses, second-most post-fight bonuses in UFC history. I mean, the guy is an absolute stud. He’s just gotta keep grinding and knocking them down, and eventually, his day will come.”
Do you agree with the UFC 269 betting line for Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier?
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and top contender Dustin Poirier squared off and came face-to-face at the UFC 269 presser. This came just days before the two top UFC lightweights battle in the octagon in the UFC 269 main event. Oliveira earned the then-vacant title against Michael Chandler at UFC 262. After early struggles in […]
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and top contender Dustin Poirier squared off and came face-to-face at the UFC 269 presser.
This came just days before the two top UFC lightweights battle in the octagon in the UFC 269 main event.
Oliveira earned the then-vacant title against Michael Chandler at UFC 262. After early struggles in his career at featherweight, he’s found a true home at lightweight and is currently on a nine-fight winning streak.
Poirier comes into the fight after back-to-back wins over UFC star Conor McGregor. Poirier was originally expected to face Oliveira earlier this year but opted to take the trilogy fight with McGregor instead.
Check out Oliveira and Poirier’s press conference faceoff below. They were joined by the rest of the UFC 269 main card.
Charles Oliveira Are Arguably Two Of The Best Stories Of 2021
It hasn’t always been easy in Oliveira’s time with the UFC. Before ultimately getting the knockout over Chandler, he had been beaten badly in the first round and nearly succumbed to a finish. But, he was able to gather himself and dominate in the second round.
Before moving to lightweight, Oliveira had a widely-documented series of struggles making weight and performing on Fight Night. He lost to top featherweights such as Max Holloway, Anthony Pettis, and Ricardo Lamas on his way up to lightweight.
This is Poirier’s second shot at the lightweight title after falling to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242. Before that, he had earned the interim title over Holloway.
The winner of the Poirier vs. Oliveira matchup will help reign in a new era at 155 pounds in the UFC. With Justin Gaethje waiting in the wings for the next title shot, the winner will not only earn the lightweight belt but credit amongst the entirety of the MMA community.
What is your prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier?
The UFC title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier is set for UFC 269, as both successfully weighed in and shared quite the intense faceoff at the ceremonial weigh-ins. Both fighters weighed in at a championship weight of 155 ahead of their highly-anticipated matchup in the UFC 269 main event. It was an electric […]
THE FINAL FACEOFF 
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and top contender Dustin Poirier squared off and came face-to-face at the UFC 269 presser. This came just days before the two top UFC lightweights battle in the octagon in the UFC 269 main event. Oliveira earned the then-vacant title against Michael Chandler at UFC 262. After early struggles in […]