- The UFC lightweight title bout between the champions Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier headlines the UFC 269.
- Oliveira has nine wins in a row and holds the UFC record with 14 submissions.
- Poirier was already a title challenger, but lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at the UFC 242.
The UFC 269 will be the last UFC PPV event in 2021. Therefore, the organization left two title matches for this spectacle. Charles Oliveira defends his belt against Dustin Poirier, arguably the biggest star in the division.
Apart from these two, there are several more fights worth mentioning.
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier Schedule
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- When: Saturday, December 11, 10 pm ET
- How to Watch: ESPN PPV
UFC 269 Oliveira vs Poirier Odds
| Oliveira | Poirier |
|---|---|
| +130 | -125 |
UFC 269 Oliveira vs Poirier Preview
Oliveira’s Biggest Test So Far
Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira is arguably one of the best submission artists in MMA history, and at the moment, he holds the UFC record of 14 such wins in the organization. With 31 victories and eight defeats, we can say that he is a veteran in this sport, with a very colorful and respectable background.
Unlike Poirier, he didn’t have some flashy rivals or spectacular matches who were PPV wonders. But Oliveira’s steady and gradual progress through the ranks eventually earned him the title, The Brazilian champion has nine consecutive victories. During that time, he beat guys like Kevin Leem, Tony Ferguson, and finally Michael Chandler.
In the title bout, Oliveira showed that he isn’t just a good grappler but that he also has a solid punch, inflicting one very hard blow on Chandler that eventually solved the contest. Though we don’t believe that do Bronx will enter an open fight with Poirier.
Poirier’s Quest For Destiny
The Diamond was once in the same position, but he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at the UFC 242. He now returns better, stronger, and with an even bigger motive. Poirier, too, has an impressive record in recent times, losing only one bout in the past 10 events, which was the above-mentioned against Khabib.
The American’s CV is filled with big-time wins – against Max Holloway two times, Eddie Alvarez, Anthony Pettis, and of course, Conor McGregor, whom he beat in the past two meetings. Something tells us that there will be the fourth match between these guys, but that is another topic.
Poirier is a strong stand-up fighter with powerful punches – his most dangerous weapon. He is always cutting the weight perfectly, but quickly regains a few pounds after the weigh-in, and once entering the ring, Poirier is much bigger than the rival.
UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier Prediction
Dustin is the favorite here, but not for us. He might be more explosive and stronger than his opponent, but in terms of tactics, he has massive gaps, unlike Oliveira. The Brazilian is very smart, and he will know how to use Poirier’s overaggressiveness and use it in his favor. The Diamond often leaves himself open once attacking, which is the main reason why we believe that Oliveira has better chances of winning.
Pick: Oliveira wins
