Charles Oliveira is expected to defend his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 on Dec. 11, according to Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting.
A verbal agreement is reportedly in place for both fighters, although no contracts have been signed.
Oliveira won the vacated lightweight belt after Khabib Nurmagomedov retired after the Brazilian knocked out Michael Chandler in May. His first defense will seemingly now coming against the No. 1-ranked fighter in the 155-pound division.
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