UFC 269 caps off an incredible night of fights with a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. The two look to cement their respective legacies with a big win to help move on from the former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Charles Oliveira looks to cement himself as champion with his first title defense and prove that he is the best lightweight fighter in the world. Dustin Poirier looks to cap off a huge 2021 with the lightweight title around his waist.

Charles Oliveria is on an excellent winning streak going on a 9-0 run beginning in 2018 with a submission win over Clay Guida. Since then he's managed some big wins over names like Kevin Lee and Michael Chandler. He proved how well-rounded he was by dominating Tony Ferguson on the ground and knocking out Chandler back in June.

Dustin Poirier became a star in the UFC after beating Conor McGregor two times this year. The wins simply helped announce his name to the more casual fan. He has been excellent since moving up to lightweight and he has looked unstoppable. The only men to beat him at 155 are Khabib Nurmagomedov and Michael Johnson. The latter is considered quite shocking due to his career after the fight.

Here is how FanDuel has the odds.

UFC 269 odds: Charles Oliveira-Dustin Poirier odds

Charles Oliveira (+126)

Dustin Poirier (-148)

Over 2.5 rounds (+110)

Under 2.5 rounds (-140)

How Charles Oliveira wins the fight at UFC 269

Charles Oliveria is very well-rounded and capable of winning the fight in any form that suits him. He used to be known primarily as a submission artist but his striking has grown in leaps and bounds. The Brazilian champion will be comfortable in any facet of the fight but it's obvious the ground is where he'll be most likely to find the finish. Dustin Poirier rarely gets submitted, his only recent loss came to Khabib Nurmagomedov back in 2019 and it was a combination of constant pressure and fatigue. That's not exactly the Brazilian's game. He is incredibly tricky and is capable of finding a finish out of nowhere.

The likelihood of a finish is very strong although it's obvious Poirier will look to keep the fight standing. How much Oliveira wants to take the fight to the ground will be a big deciding factor. His most likely path to victory will be hurting his opponent on the feet or snatching a quick submission during a mistake.

How Dustin Poirier wins the fight at UFC 269

Dustin Poirier is well-rounded in his own right but there's no doubt the striking is where he looks his best. Big power and excellent footwork have seen him beat the best the sport has to offer. As good as Oliveira has become at striking, Poirier has the edge. His path to victory is to either dominate the stand-up and win a decision or catch Oliveira and make him wilt. The TKO finish seems like the most likely outcome for the Louisiana native.

Charles Oliveira-Dustin Poirier prediction & pick

There is no doubt fans tuning in for UFC 269 are expecting an exciting fight. The odds show how incredibly close the fight is and many are torn with who to pick. The fight is much more complicated than striker vs grappler. Poirier can win the fight with his superior striking but his ability to take a big clean punch has been in question. Oliveria has the ability to knockout or submit Poirier but his heart has been in question. One thing's for sure though, many are expecting a finish. The most likely outcome is Charles Oliveria hurts Dustin Poirier at finds the finish to remain champion at UFC 269.

Final Charles Oliveira-Dustin Poirier UFC 269 pick:

Oliveira by submission in the third round.