LAS VEGAS – The first Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier faceoff is in the books ahead of Saturday’s UFC 269 lightweight title fight.
At the conclusion of Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, Oliveira (31-8 MMA, 19-8 UFC) and Poirier (28-6 MMA, 20-5 UFC) engaged in a staredown that helped build the hype toward their anticipated championship clash.
Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier get nose-to-nose during their first #UFC269 faceoff. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ad1EdmECvz
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 10, 2021
Both men were respectful yet intense as they locked eyes for the record-setting contest, which headlines the final numbered UFC event of the year.
UFC 269 takes place at T-Mobile Arena. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Check out the video of the Oliveira vs. Poirier faceoff above.
