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
Round 2
Ige shoots for a takedown, but Emmett sprawls well.
Hang on! Ige stuns Emmett with a well-timed left hook! Emmett is staggering...
Ige shoots for a takedown, but again Emmett defends well.
UFC 269
Round 1
Lots of feints from both men. The first round somewhat peters out after a dramatic start.
UFC 269
Round 1
A feeling-out process early on...
Then a HUGE right hand drops Ige! There’s Emmett’s notorious power on full display!
Ige manages to survive as Emmett swarms him by the fence, and he even briefly establishes a dominant grappling position on the canvas!
Emmett reverses the position, then ultimately the pair separate on the feet...
UFC 269
Next up is the final prelim bout of the night.
Josh Emmett takes on Dan Ige in what should be a cracker at featherweight.
UFC 269
Cruz showed incredible composure and heart to come through those early knockdowns.
It makes you wonder whether he should have been afforded more time to recover in his title fight with Cejudo!
UFC 269
Dominick Cruz def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
UFC 269
Round 3
More accurate strikes to the head from Cruz. This spell could be decisive in this fight.
Cruz keeps Munhoz at bay for the remainder of the final round.
A fantastic fight. Cruz survived an early scare and might just edge this on the judges’ scorecards.
UFC 269
Round 3
“Let’s go, Cruz,” is the chant from the crowd.
Nice right hook from Munhoz. Good knee to the body by Cruz.
Cruz ducks under a punch and tries for a takedown against the fence, to no avail.
Huge right hand by Cruz!
UFC 269
Round 2
Heavy leg kick from Munhoz, who is sporting a cut on top of his head after a good spell of offence from Cruz.
Cruz lands some great knees up the middle then pours on hooks!
We might be looking at 19-19 heading into the final round.
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