“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier officially challenging champion Charles Oliviera at UFC 269
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Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira
The moment the fans have been waiting for is over, as UFC lightweight, “The Diamond” Dustin Poirier finally gets his second title shot against the reigning champion “do Bronx” Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021, the location is yet to be announced.
Both the fighters had their fair share of good 2021.”do Bronx” fought fellow contender Michael Chandler for the then-vacant UFC lightweight championship, which was relinquished by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the wake of his retirement from MMA. Oliviera defeated Chandler via second-round TKO at UFC 262: Oliviera vs Chandler.
Whereas the challenger, “The Diamond” Poirier, is the more talked about fighter as he successfully avenged his 2014 loss to Conor McGregor and that too twice. Poirier defeated McGregor by second-round TKO in the rematch at UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2 and by first-round doctor stoppage in the trilogy at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3.
Dustin Poirier making Charles Oliveira fight official
The tweet was reported on October 4, 2021, at 6:10 a.m. IST when Poirier gave out 3 words that were comprehensive enough to know about this exciting news. Poirier tweets: “Signed. Sealed. Delivered.” This was followed by an emoji of 2 swords crossing each other. Later on, ESPN confirmed the news after talking to Poirier’s representatives.
This fight at UFC 269 brings together 2 tales of comebacks from adversity, overcame by the fighters that have been with the UFC and fighting the elite of the elite for a decade. Charles Oliviera got his first title shot only after waiting and constantly coming back from his downfalls for 11 years. Poirier debuted as a featherweight but shortcomings made him end up moving up to lightweight which is considered to be one of the best decisions taken by an MMA fighter.
Oliviera is on an unbelievable 9-fight win streak that includes victories over the likes of fierce fighters like Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Kevin Lee and many more veterans. Poirier’s wins include former world champions like Anthony Pettis, Max Holloway twice, Eddie Alvarez and now Conor McGregor twice. Oliviera has a record for the most submissions and finishes in the UFC.
Do not consider it as just a grappling vs striking match for Oliveira’s technical grappling and Poirier’s dominant striking. Since their time of elevation into the sport, both the fighters have focused and showcased the skills of well-rounded mixed martial artists and hence the fight can go anywhere with any one of them both finishing each other from anywhere!
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