UFC 269: Charles Oliveira Submits Dustin Poirier to Retain Lightweight Title
Despite being the man holding gold at 155lbs, lightweight champ Charles Oliveira was once again being overlooked heading into UFC 269. Oliveira faced Dustin Poirier atop the final UFC PPV of the year, with Poirier getting his second shot at...
UFC 269: Julianna Pena Slays Lioness, Submits Amanda Nunes in Shock Upset
Amanda Nunes returned to the bantamweight division for the first time in two years at UFC 269. That's a stat that had been overlooked somewhat heading into her title defense against Julianna Pena. The bad blood between the two —...
UFC 269: Kai Kara-France Spoils Cody Garbrandt’s Flyweight Debut
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made the drop to flyweight at UFC 269, successfully making weight Friday. For his first showing at 125lbs, "No Love" was booked opposite the #6 ranked Kai Kara-France, in what promised to be...
UFC 269: Sean O’Malley Dazzles With First Round TKO of Raulian Paiva
The "Suga Show" returned at UFC 269, and while Sean O'Malley wasn't fighting a ranked opponent, he was seeing a step up in competition against Raulian Paiva. Brazil's Paiva had been, at one point earlier this year, ranked #15 in...
UFC 269: Dominick Cruz Survives Near-Finish, Then Styles On Pedro Munhoz
A very promising bantamweight pairing in Dominick Cruz and Pedro Munhoz had been overshadowed during UFC 269's Fight Week. That was thanks to Cruz throwing broadcast colleague Daniel Cormier under the bus when he claimed DC didn't do his...
UFC 269: Gillian Robertson Responds to Eye Gouge, Gives Origin of “Throat Cuddles”
Las Vegas, NV — Gillian Robertson had a record-setting performance at UFC 269, but she had to overcome adversity and some dirty tricks to do it. The Canadian was paired up with Brazilian Priscila Cachoeira on Saturday, earning a buzzer-beating...
UFC 269: Oliveira and Poirier Battling for Both Supremacy and Greatness
Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier will compete for not only the lightweight title but also to become one of the highest regarded stars in mixed martial arts at UFC 269. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1468254110042361857?s=20 After winning nine fights in a row and having spent...
UFC 269: Pena Looks to Stop Nunes Sweep of the Bantamweight Division
Julianna Pena is the next one up for UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, but when the talk is over will she become just another contender on the list at UFC 269? https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1467901654057947140?s=20 If the women's bantamweight division in the UFC were...
UFC 269 – Oliveira vs. Poirier: Main Card Staff Picks
One of the best cards of the year comes in the final month of the year as UFC 269 takes place tonight. Cageside Press has its picks set. The main event of UFC 269 is between a pair of lightweight...
Finishing the Fight: UFC 269
Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts disciplines. Their own signature styles can lead to spectacular finishes. Whether it’s a scary-good rear-naked choke that fighters just can’t seem to avoid once going to the...

























