UFC 269 LIVE: Oliveira vs Poirier stream, latest updates and fight result tonight
In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes shockingly lost her bantamweight belt to underdog Julianna Pena
Charles Oliveira retained the UFC lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 269 on Saturday night, capping off a thrilling night of fights in Las Vegas.
Former interim champion Poirier was challenging for the undisputed belt for the second time in his career, but the American’s newest venture ended the same way as his previous attempt – with the ‘Diamond’ losing via submission. Poirier (28-7) failed to unify the lightweight titles in 2019 as he tapped out to a rear naked choke against Khabib Nurmagomedov, who then fought once more before retiring and relinquishing the undisputed gold.
In the meantime, Poirier fought his way back to the top of the division with three straight wins, including two against old rival Conor McGregor this year. Meanwhile, Oliveira (32-8) claimed the belt vacated by Khabib, knocking out Michael Chandler in May to become lightweight champion. It all led to this highly-anticipated main event in the final UFC pay-per-view of 2021, and the in-ring action delivered on the hype, with a blistering fight ending in the third round as Oliveira submitted Poirier with a rear naked choke.
In the co-main event, Julianna Pena also won via rear naked choke, submitting Amanda Nunes in the second round to become women’s bantamweight champion. The result marked one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Re-live UFC 269 and see all fight results below.
UFC 269
Julianna Pena def. Amanda Nunes via second-round submission (rear naked choke, 3:23).
UFC 269
Round 2
Nunes with a stiff jab, but she eats more hooks!
Pena with good jabs now! Nunes retreats!
Pena grabs her against the fence, then gets a takedown! NUNES TAPS OUT TO A REAR NAKED CHOKE!
UFC 269
Round 2
Pena’s technique is deserting her, but she’s still landing big shots on the champion!
Nunes’ eyes look glazed here!
UFC 269
Round 2
Pena catches Nunes with a jab as the Brazilian steps in.
She then lands a one-two over the top, then a right elbow!
Nunes fires back with a leg kick.
Pena with more success up top! A one-two, then a huge left hook!
UFC 269
Round 1
Pena is threatening a Kimura here, but time is running out in this round...
The buzzer sounds. A good round for Nunes.
UFC 269
Round 1
Nunes is working on a rear naked choke, but Pena is able to turn inside and buy some time.
Nunes now looks for a potential guillotine, however... Some boos in the T-Mobile Arena, as Nunes takes a patient approach.
Pena tries to create space to get up, but she can’t.
UFC 269
Round 1
Nunes picks her moment to follow Pena to the mat.
Pena does well to stand back up and hold the champion against the fence.
Nunes with a single-leg takedown, however, and she moves into half-guard.
Now she takes the back...
UFC 269
Round 1
A calf kick drops Pena in the opening exchange.
Big right hand from the challenger, but Nunes is unfazed. And again, and again!
Nunes is just not affected by these punches.
Now the champion drops Pena with a jab, it seems!
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