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UFC 269 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France earns 'POTN' for KO of Cody Garbrandt

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight produced one of the craziest opening rounds in UFC history. Dustin Poirier was able to drop Charles Oliveira on two occasions and appeared to be cruising towards his much desired title win. However, in round two ‘Do Bronx’ was able to score an early takedown and road out the round on top while dropping elbows. Then, in round three, Oliveira was able to take the back of ‘The Diamond’ and promptly locked in a rear-naked choke to finish the contest (see that here).

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Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor reacts after Charles Oliveira subs Dustin Poirier at UFC 269

Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021

Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Dustin Poirier challenge Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) of course have a history. The pair originially met at featherweight way back in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. The bitter rivals would collide for a second time in a lightweight contest 6.5 years later at UFC 257, with ‘The Diamond’ exacting his revenge by earning a second-round TKO.

Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, UFC 269
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Pros react after Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 269 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.

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UFC 269 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 269 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.

Colby Covington, Dustin Poirier
Colby Covington

Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 269 main event, smears "Louisiana swamp trash" Dustin Poirier

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 269 headliner, this while trashing former teammate Dustin Poirier in the process. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) for the promotions lightweight title this evening at T-Mobile Arena.

Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, UFC 269
Cody Garbrandt

UFC 269: ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - December 10, 2021

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.

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Conor McGregor

Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor’s title aspirations are doomed if Dustin Poirier wins at UFC 269

Susan Cox - December 10, 2021

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor’s title aspirations will be doomed if Dustin Poirier wins at UFC 269. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) in the headliner of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. ‘The Diamond’ earned his title shot by scoring back-to-back TKO victories over Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) in his most recent efforts.

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Coach: 'I wouldn't be mad' if Dustin Poirier retired after UFC 269 win: 'He doesn't have anything more to prove'

Cole Shelton - December 10, 2021

In the lead-up to UFC 269, there has been talk of Dustin Poirier retiring should he win the belt, and his coach, Phil Daru says that could happen. Daru, Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, says any decision “The Diamond” has made hasn’t been talked about. Instead, everyone in the camp knows Poirier could very well retire after UFC 269 but he hopes he decides to defend the belt or move up to welterweight. However, if he decides to retire, Daru says he won’t be mad at Poirier at all.

Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker
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Dustin Poirier plans to test if Charles Oliveira quits: 'If it’s in there, we’ll find out'

Cole Shelton - December 9, 2021

Dustin Poirier doesn’t know if Charles Oliveira does quit in fights but he plans to test it out. Poirier is set to fight for the undisputed UFC lightweight title for the second time in his career against Oliveira in the main event of UFC 269. It’s an intriguing matchup and even though Oliveira is the champ many still question his heart, but for Poirier, he isn’t banking on that.

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Charles Oliveira reacts after Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts he will drop his title to Dustin Poirier at UFC 269

Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has reacted to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s prediction that Dustin Poirier will beat him at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in one of the most highly-anticipated bouts of the year. Between their respective journeys to the top and how talented they are, this has the potential to be one of the best lightweight contests we’ve seen in quite some time.

Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier
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UFC 269 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier title fight

Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021

In the main event of UFC 269, the lightweight title is up for grabs as Charles Oliveira looks to defend the belt for the first time against Dustin Poirier. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is the betting underdog as he’s +140 while the challenger is a -160 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The majority of pros believe it will be Poirier finally becoming a UFC champion as he will dethrone Oliveira.

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Dustin Poirier added size and strength to overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, says coach

Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021

Dustin Poirier spent the last couple of months adding size and strength to help him overwhelm Charles Oliveira at UFC 269. After Poirier beat Conor McGregor again at UFC 264, it cemented the fact he would be fighting Oliveira for the lightweight title. Once camp began, Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru said they wanted to add strength. He believes that will overwhelm Oliveira and be the difference-maker in the fight.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 61 with Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, Phil Daru, Eryk Anders, and Randy Costa

Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021

The 61st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 269. We’re first by the seventh-ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett (2:44). Next, ninth-ranked featherweight, Dan Ige (16:43) joins the show. Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru (35:44) comes on. UFC middleweight, Eryk Anders (51:46) then joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (1:02:53).

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier to host ‘Thanks-Christmas’ after UFC 269, plans to use world title as a dinner plate

Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021

UFC star Dustin Poirier is clearly in a relaxed mood after declaring he will have ‘Thanks-Christmas’ dinner to celebrate if he wins at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Dustin Poirier will attempt to finally reach the top of the mountain when he challenges Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship. Both men have been on incredible runs as of late with Oliviera beating Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, whereas Poirier has defeated Dan Hooker and Conor McGregor twice since his title defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Khabib Nurmagomedov advises Dustin Poirier to be cautious in UFC title fight with Charles Oliveira: "This guy is real finisher, he's very dangerous"

Christopher Taylor - November 29, 2021

Khabib Nurmagomedov has advised former opponent Dustin Poirier to avoid the “red zone” of Charles Oliveira in their upcoming fight at UFC 269. Poirier (28-6 MMA) will challenge Oliveira (31-8 MMA) for the promotions lightweight world title on December 11 in Las Vegas.

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Dustin Poirier says he will “probably go to 170” if he defeats Charles Oliveira at UFC 269

Adam D Martin - November 24, 2021

Dustin Poirier says he will “probably go to 170” if he defeats UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the 155lbs strap at UFC 269. Poirier is set to return to the Octagon next month when he takes on Oliveira for the UFC’s 155lbs belt. Despite being the challenger, Poirier is actually the betting favorite on paper heading into the fight to win the title. Should that happen, then there is speculation that Poirier might decide to walk away from the sport just because he would have accomplished so much at that point. But according to Poirier, he has no plans on hanging up his gloves. If anything, Poirier says, he would want to challenge himself by moving up to 170lbs instead.

Chael Sonnen
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Chael Sonnen calls a fourth fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier "a tough sell"

Adam D Martin - November 23, 2021

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen called a fourth fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier “a tough sell” for his return fight to the Octagon. McGregor and Poirier fought twice this year, with McGregor losing via TKO both times. Their fight at UFC 257 resulted in Poirier winning by second-round knockout with punches, but at UFC 264, the fight ended with McGregor breaking his leg. Since then, the Irishman has been out on the sidelines with his injury, but he is hoping that he gets the fourth fight when he returns to the Octagon. However, Sonnen believes that is going to be “a tough sell,” as he explained in a new video. As far as Sonnen goes, there is no reason to book this fight.

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Conor McGregor continues to take aim at Dustin Poirier says their rivalry is still 'not settled'

Cole Shelton - November 17, 2021

Conor McGregor is continuing to take aim at Dustin Poirier as he says their rivalry is not settled. McGregor and Poirier had their highly-anticipated rematch in January where Poirier scored a second-round KO. They then had their trilogy in July and it was Poirier winning by doctor stoppage as McGregor broke his leg at the end of the first round. However, the Irishman says he had a feeling his leg would snap.