Pros react after Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier at UFC 269
Tonight’s UFC 269 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier.
Oliveira (32-8 MMA) had captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.
Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) entered Saturday’s UFC 269 main event sporting a three-fight winning streak. ‘The Diamond’ was coming off back-to-back TKO victories over Conor McGregor in his most recent efforts.
Tonight’s ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ main event produced one of the craziest opening rounds in UFC history. Dustin Poirier was able to drop Charles Oliveira on two occasions and appeared to be cruising towards his much desired title win. However, in round two ‘Do Bronx’ was able to score an early takedown and road out the round on top while dropping elbows. Then, in round three, Oliveira was able to take the back of ‘The Diamond’ and promptly locked in a rear-naked choke to finish the contest.
Official UFC 269 Result: Charles Oliveira def. Dustin Poirier via submission in Round 3
Check out how the pros reacted to Oliveira vs. Poirier below:
https://twitter.com/TeamKhabib/status/1469898393799565315
Main Event #UFC269 @DustinPoirier @CharlesDoBronxs And Here… We.. Go. @ufc pic.twitter.com/KrajLQfLRi
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) December 12, 2021
Let’s go! Main event time! #UFC269
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) December 12, 2021
Champ looks tuned in
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo/status/1469900982398201856
What a round
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 12, 2021
One of the best rounds ever?
— michael (@bisping) December 12, 2021
Charles needs to use that push kick like a jab. Stay on that to keep Dustin at distance or Dustin power will be to much
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) December 12, 2021
Man what a fight, both these boys gonna be so sore tomorrow
— BONY (@JonnyBones) December 12, 2021
Don’t know why Poirier is keeping this guard closed, he is getting pounded.
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 12, 2021
19-19 going into round 3! #UFC269 Both men showing their advantages!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 12, 2021
I know y’all feel a difference in the way the other lightweights bring it. Are they really there to do immense damage? Inflict pain? Bring entertainment? Make you feel something? #ufc269
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 12, 2021
Post-fight reactions to Charles Oliveira defeating Dustin Poirier by way of submission:
Couldn’t Finish Me @CharlesDoBronxs Line Em’ Up 💪😎 -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 # GoodWorkKid # SeeYouSoon @joerogan @ufc @danawhite pic.twitter.com/CYHTwTVi59
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) December 12, 2021
Love Poirier but sometimes, styles make fights! Wow! Incredible performance of some back and forth action! #UFC269
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 12, 2021
Can we please stop talking about @CharlesDoBronxs being a quitter now? He has proven he won’t bail anymore. Congratulations champion
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 12, 2021
I would never ever quit…I went out on my shield after being separated from consciousness, congrats to Oliveira… #ufc269
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 12, 2021
Wow @CharlesDoBronxs is a monster! #UFC269
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/MAKHACHEVMMA/status/1469906032801599495
https://twitter.com/NateDiaz209/status/1469907155704635393
Charles Oliveira is the most skilled man I ever fought. I talk shit when it’s due but I give credit when it’s due too. #UFC269
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 12, 2021
Who would you like to see Charles Oliveira fight next following his submission victory over Dustin Poirier at tonight’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
