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Coach: Dustin Poirier Is ‘Very Afraid’ Of Charles Oliveira’s Grappling Ahead Of UFC 269

Reigning UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira makes his first attempted defense of his crown this weekend at UFC 269 against former interim championship holder, Dustin Poirier. And according to the Brazilian’s head coach, Diego Lima, challenger, Poirier is hugely fearful of the grappling prowess possessed by his student. Sao Paulo submission specialist, Charles Oliveira makes […]

Sao Paulo submission specialist, Charles Oliveira makes his second Octagon walk of this year, attempting to successfully defend his lightweight crown and lodge his tenth consecutive victory as part of a stunning winning spree.

The 32-year-old Brazilian headlined UFC 262 back in May at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas — rallying from a late first round knockdown against Michael Chandler to finish the Missouri native with early second round strikes of his own.

The victory came as Oliveira’s staggering thirty-first professionally, as he managed to also secure his ninth career knockout win.

However, for his recent developments under Chute Boxe leader Lima, particularly in his Muay Thai striking, Oliveira is best known for his deadly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu base.

A third degree black belt, Oliveira snatched the record for most submission victories in the history of the UFC back in his native Brasilia, Brazil back in March of last year — submitting now promotional alum, Kevin Lee with a taut third round guillotine.

According to Lima, American Top Team mainstay, Poirier is hugely concerned about the ground game possessed by Oliveira, and admitted he would be wise to stay standing with the Brazilian.

“We have someone who’s very afraid of Charles’ (Oliveira) ground (game),” Lima told MMA Fighting reporter, Guilherme Cruz on Trocacao Franca. “In my opinion, (Dustin) Poirier doesn’t really want to take this fight to the ground. People that watch Charles’ (Oliveira) fights and Poirier’s fights will say, ‘F*ck, Poirier better keep this fight on the feet.“

However, whilst many believe Dustin Poirier’s perceived best chances of dethroning Charles Oliveira comes in a striking exchange, Lima explained how he has dreamt scenarios in which Oliveira emerges victoriously via knockout and submission stoppages regardless.

“(Oliveira) is so ready on the feet and on the ground that I’ve dreamed of both (finishes),” Lima explained. “I’ve dreamed of him landing a hard one and Poirier getting soft and going down and Charles Oliveira finishing the job with some ground-and-pound until the referee pushed him away; I’ve also dreamed of Charles adjusting a tight position and Poirier getting purple, red, yellow, and then tapping. Honestly, I’ve dreamed of both things because I know Charles has what it takes to do both things. That’s the reality. One thing is for sure, this fight won’t go to the judges.“

Whilst Charles Oliveira enters off the back of a championship coronation earlier this year, opponent, Poirier also enjoyed a memorable 2020 — twice defeating former two-weight gold holder, Conor McGregor in a rematch and subsequent July rubber match.

UFC 269: Dustin Poirier vs. Charles Oliveira: A Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Saturday’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas will be the promotion’s final pay-per-view of a very successful 2021, and the event’s headliner is befitting of the occasion…

Dan Hardy Believes ‘Better All Around Mixed Martial Artist’ Charles Oliveira Has A Good Chance To Win Against Dustin Poirier

Dan Hardy believes that Charles Oliveira is the better all around fighter and leans toward Oliveira retaining his title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269. Oliveira has his first title defense against Poirier, who many believe may in fact be the best fighter in the division. In fact, so many believe that Poirier will come […]

Dan Hardy believes that Charles Oliveira is the better all around fighter and leans toward Oliveira retaining his title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269.

Oliveira has his first title defense against Poirier, who many believe may in fact be the best fighter in the division. In fact, so many believe that Poirier will come out of the fight victorious and the new champ. While many are discounting Oliveira’s skill, Hardy on the other hand is finding it hard to bet against the very well rounded Oliveira.

During his nine fight win streak inside the lightweight division, Oliveira has done a great job of mixing things up. He has won five fights by submission and 3 fights via TKO/KO. He is one of the most well rounded fighters in the entire promotion. He obviously has some impeccable timing to go with his power, as he was able to finish Michael Chandler. Justin Gaethje landed a ton of bombs and was unable to finish Chandler.

Dan Hardy was on ‘Submission Radio’ when he sounded off on the fight between Oliveira and Poirier

“When my breakdown show went up, there were a few comments about people saying ‘finally someone that’s not underestimating Charles Oliveira…“I just think skills-wise, Oliveira is a better martial artist all around,” Hardy said. “Whether Dustin Poirier can apply it better because he’s been swimming in this top pool for a bit longer, I don’t know. But I’ve seen no reason to believe that Charles Oliveira won’t be champion by the end of the fight. It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s able to back Poirier up against the fence and beat him up a little bit, and then catch his neck on the way in. Something like the Kevin Lee fight.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Hardy also isn’t counting ‘The Diamond’ out of the fight either. He did acknowledge that he is battle tested and one of the best in the division. Hardy just believes it will be a difficult task for anyone in the division to take the belt from ‘Do Bronx’ because of how well rounded her truly is.

Do you agree with Dan Hardy? Does Charles Oliveira retain his title at UFC 269?

UFC 269: Previewing Poirier-Oliveira and the Rest of the Card

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Poirier Believes Oliveira Deserves More Respect: “Man, Raise The Guy Up”

Dustin Poirier believes fans and fighters need to put some respect on lightweight champ Charles Oliveira’s name.

On December 11, Poirier will make his second attempt to win the lightweight belt when he faces Oliveira at UFC 269. Since his first tit…

Dustin Poirier believes fans and fighters need to put some respect on lightweight champ Charles Oliveira’s name.

On December 11, Poirier will make his second attempt to win the lightweight belt when he faces Oliveira at UFC 269. Since his first title bout loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019, the 32-year-old has won three in a row, including a victory over Dan Hooker and back-to-back wins against Conor McGregor.

Oliveria will be looking to make his first title defence since defeating Chandler to claim the vacant belt in May. However some argue that victory, Oliveria’s ninth in a row, came only as a result of Poirier turning down the original offer to fight for the vacant belt. Instead of UFC gold, the “Diamond” chose to pursue a second big money fight with McGregor.

Many now believe the onus is on Oliveria to prove his legitimacy as champ by defeating Poirier, who some consider the unofficial title holder. And as if that’s not enough, questions regarding the Brazilian’s mental strength have been consistently raised, most most notably by Justin Gaethje who recently branded Oliveira a “quitter,” and on that basis, favors Poirier to claim the title. Chandler has similarly slapped the quitter title on “Do Bronx.”

Poirier Defends Oliveira From Claims That He Isn’t A Worthy Champion

Oliveria may be lacking respect from some of his lightweight peers, but not from the man who will attempt to dethrone him next month. Speaking to The MMA Hour, Poirier defended the honor of Oliveria as champion, saying that in knocking out Chandler, he accomplished something his chief critic, Gaethje, couldn’t.

“Dude, the thing about fighting is: Every time the bell rings, we get a live, real-time appraisal,” said Poirier. “We change from fight to fight. Things happen. We’re in different mental spaces. We’re in different physical positions and in shape or injuries. There’s a lot of things that go on behind the scenes, but the beautiful thing is every time that bell rings, it’s an appraisal in front of the world. And if we’re going off his last appraisal, the guy got hurt and showed grit, came back, won a fight, knocked a former world champion out, something Gaethje didn’t do just recently.”

Dustin Poirier — Image Credit: Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

The “Diamond” believes Oliveira deserves far more respect from fans and fighters, and that he’s under no illusions that come December 11, the Brazilian won’t put up a good fight.

“He did get pressed. He got hurt. He almost got finished. The bell rang, he came back, and won a world championship,” said Poirier. “I’m not here to put anybody down or talk bad about people. Man, people love to try to shit on people. Man, raise the guy up. He’s the world champion. It’s a tough task, and I’m doing everything I can to put myself in position to compete the best on December 11 for 25 minutes and be the world champion, a goal I set out from a very young age. And that’s just it, dude. I don’t really play into all this that much.”

If Oliveira’s critics only remembered the adversity he overcome early in his UFC career, and consider his current phenomenal win-streak, Poirier believes they would truly see how worthy a champion he is.

“It’s one thing to get into this organization and make it to the top, but it’s another thing to do it for a decade like he’s done. That shows that this guy’s a fighter,” said Poirier.

What do you think? Does Charles Oliveria deserve more respect as champ?

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Oliveira Ready To Show Who “The Real Champ” Is At UFC 269

Charles Oliveira says he’ll prove who the “real” lightweight king is this weekend to those who continue to brand his upcoming opponent Dustin Poirier as the ‘uncrowned champion’.

Despite an incredible journey to the top, Oliveira is seemingly being…

Charles Oliveira says he’ll prove who the “real” lightweight king is this weekend to those who continue to brand his upcoming opponent Dustin Poirier as the ‘uncrowned champion’.

Despite an incredible journey to the top, Oliveira is seemingly being undervalued and delegitimized as champion by many, including top contender Justin Gaethje. The Brazilian believes they’ll regret underrating him come December 11 when he makes his first title defense.

“Do Bronx” had UFC gold wrapped around his waist for the first time at UFC 262 in May. After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement, Oliveira challenged for the vacant belt against former three-time Bellator titleholder Michael Chandler. Having looked close to being finished in the opening round, Oliveira overcame adversity to secure a second-round finish inside Houston’s Toyota Center.

The heart-warming championship crowning came in Oliveira’s 28th Octagon outing. Not many fighters have personified the idea that hard work pays off quite like the Sao Paulo native. He’ll look to continue his story by fending off the challenge of Poirier in this weekend’s main event.

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Oliveira: “The Belt Has An Owner”

Leaving Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena with the title will certainly be no easy task for Oliveira. Poirier is widely regarded as the best lightweight in the world, and will enter the blockbuster year-ending pay-per-view off the back of two victories over former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor.

With that in mind, many in the combat sports community perceive “The Diamond” to be a heavy favorite for this Saturday’s headliner. Given his decision to pass up on a shot to challenge for the vacant title in favor of a money trilogy fight with McGregor, the narrative that Poirier is the uncrowned lightweight titleholder has been thrown around a lot.

But for Oliveira, that couldn’t be further from the truth. During a recent interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, “Do Bronx” promised to show he belongs on the 155-pound throne at UFC 269.

“People love Dustin. Like you said, he’s seen as the uncrowned champion. But I’ll show on Saturday who the real champion is; that the belt has an owner, and his name is Charles Oliveira. I’m happy with this fight, I’m ready, and I’ll show that on Saturday.” (Via a translator)

Having been treated to a barnburner between former title challenger Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler at UFC 268 last month, this weekend’s event will mark another pay-per-view featuring a crucial clash in the lightweight division. It stands to reason the victor will be defending the gold against “The Highlight” in the second quarter of 2022.

Who do you think will have their hand raised at UFC 269, Charles Oliveira or Dustin Poirier?

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