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Conor McGregor reacts after Charles Oliveira subs Dustin Poirier at UFC 269

Christopher Taylor - December 11, 2021

Conor McGregor clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Dustin Poirier challenge Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 269. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Poirier (28-6 MMA) of course have a history. The pair originially met at featherweight way back in September of 2014, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout. The bitter rivals would collide for a second time in a lightweight contest 6.5 years later at UFC 257, with ‘The Diamond’ exacting his revenge by earning a second-round TKO.

Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, UFC 269
Dustin Poirier

Pros react after Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

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.

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Dustin Poirier

UFC 269 Results: Charles Oliveira stops Dustin Poirier (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 269 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on challenger Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) 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.

Julianna Pena, Amanda Nunes, UFC 269
Julianna Pena

Pros react after Julianna Pena submits Amanda Nunes at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 269 event was co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight title featuring Amanda Nunes taking on challenger Julianna Pena. Pena (11-4 MMA), a former TUF winner, was returning to action for the first time since January’s UFC 257 event, where she earned a submission victory over Sara McMann.

Kai Kara-France, Cody Garbrandt, UFC 269
Kai Kara-France

Pros react after Kai Kara-France KO's Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France at tonight’s UFC 269 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) had made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback was Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming via knockout.

Kai Kara-France
Kai Kara-France

UFC 269 Results: Kai Kara-France KO's Cody Garbrandt (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt makes his flyweight debut at tonight’s UFC 269 event opposite Kai Kara-France. Garbrandt (12-4 MMA) made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback served as Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming by way of knockout.

Sean O'Malley, Raulian Paiva, UFC 269
Sean O'Malley

Pros react after Sean O'Malley TKO's Raulian Paiva at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

A bantamweight bout featuring Sean O’Malley taking on Raulian Paiva kicked off the main card of tonight’s UFC 269 event. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) entered tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak, his most previous being a lopsided beatdown of a very durable Kris Moutinho. ‘Suga’ had suffered his lone career defeat back in August of 2020, when he was TKO’d by Chito Vera.

Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley

UFC 269 Results: Sean O’Malley KO's Raulian Paiva (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

A bantamweight bout featuring Sean O’Malley taking on Raulian Paiva kicks off the main card of tonight’s UFC 269 event. O’Malley (14-1 MMA) enters tonight’s event on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a lopsided beatdown of a very durable Kris Moutinho. ‘Suga’ suffered his lone career defeat back in August of 2020, when he was TKO’d by Chito Vera.

Dominick Cruz
Pedro Munhoz

UFC 269 Results: Dominick Cruz defeats Pedro Munhoz (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz returns to the Octagon at tonight’s UFC 269 event for a bout with Pedro Munhoz. Cruz (23-3 MMA) returns for the first time since March’s UFC 259 event, where he scored a split decision victory over Casey Kenney. The win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Dominator’, as Cruz had suffered previous setbacks to Henry Cejudo and Cody Garbrandt respectively.

Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor

Dustin Poirier reacts to Conor McGregor's new 190lbs frame: "He does look a little puffy, man. He might want to slow down on the Black Forge"

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Dustin Poirier shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s new 190lbs frame during a recent interview with UFC commentator Michael Bisping. McGregor (22-6 MMA) recently took to social media where he shared some photos flaunting his new “190lbs of granite” physique (see those here). Those images created quite the buzz amongst the MMA community, drawing mixed reactions from fans and fellow fighters.

Colby Covington, Dustin Poirier
Colby Covington

Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 269 main event, smears "Louisiana swamp trash" Dustin Poirier

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 269 headliner, this while trashing former teammate Dustin Poirier in the process. Poirier (28-6 MMA) is set to challenge Charles Oliveira (31-8 MMA) for the promotions lightweight title this evening at T-Mobile Arena.

Tony Kelley, UFC 269
Tony Kelley

Tony Kelley explains why he drove from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269: "I'm just different, all you sheep just conform and stay quiet"

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Bantamweight fighter Tony Kelley explained his decision to drive from Louisiana to Las Vegas for UFC 269 instead of flying. Kelley (7-2 MMA) is set to square off with Randy Costa (6-2 MMA) on the early prelims of Saturday’s fight card at T-Mobile Arena.