The UFC 269 lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier will be a battle of fists, kicks, jiu-jitsu, and more than anything; heart. Both of these main event fighters had a career filled with adversity and struggle. Each also had an early life which made their success even more challenging. Today, Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier will meet at the apex of their careers, at the top of the UFC’s most competitive division. The coveted UFC lightweight title will be on the line.
Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier – UFC 269 Preview
Champion Charles Oliveira
The reigning UFC lightweight champions Charles Oliveira, of Brazil, won the title at UFC 262 when he earned a TKO victory in Round 2 against Michael Chandler.