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 1
Somehow Cruz is now the one pushing forwards, stunning Munhoz somewhat!
A good rally from the American, and he ends the round with another fine flurry!
But that round likely still goes to Munhoz. It was actually a jab that first hurt the ex-champion.
UFC 269
Round 1
Low kick from Munhoz. Cruz ducks under a high kick – barely.
Good left hand from Cruz up top. He catches a kick and tries for a takedown – to no avail.
Huge shot from Munhoz! He has Cruz badly rocked and goes for the finish!
He drops Cruz again against the fence, but somehow the former champion survives!
UFC 269
Cruz, 36, took a three-and-a-half-year hiatus after losing his bantamweight title to Cody Garbrandt in late 2016.
He returned with a title shot against then-champion Henry Cejudo in May last year, losing via second-round TKO.
He then outpointed Casey Kenney in a close fight this March to go 23-3.
UFC 269
Next up is a fight that is worthy of being on the main card without a doubt.
Bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz takes on former divisional champion Dominick Cruz.
UFC 269
Tai Tuivasa def. Augusto Sakai via second-round knockout (strikes, 0:26).
UFC 269
KNOCKOUT! Round 2 begins and Tuivasa quickly pours it on Sakai.
He throws big punches against the fence and Sakai soon folds!
Tuivasa celebrates with a ‘shoey’ on top of the cage!
UFC 269
Round 1
Some clever stance switching from Tuivasa, but Sakai is able to get ahold of the Australian and land more knees.
Tuivasa fires back with punches, then tries for a takedown to no avail.
Round 1 in the books. A close frame, likely just in favour of Tuivasa.
UFC 269
Round 1
Tuivasa wings hooks to the body, then grabs Sakai against the cage wall.
The Brazilian responds with some knees to the body of the Australian.
More hooks to the body by Tuivasa, but Sakai reverses the position and throws more knees.
The pair briefly separate, then Tuivasa closes the distance with a slick uppercut!
UFC 269
Round 1
Tuivasa immediately takes the centre of the ring, Sakai giving it up.
No strikes thrown yet, just feints. “Woo”s from the crowd in Las Vegas.
Now the pair trade leg kicks. Tuivasa still holds the centre.
He appears to worry Sakai with a big right hand against the fence!
UFC 269
Tuivasa has momentum on his side as he looks to enter the heavyweight rankings, with Sakai currently ranked 11th.
Bruce Buffer makes the fighter introductions in the Octagon.
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