Oliveira vs Poirier weigh-in | UFC 269
The weights are all official, the cards are set. UFC269 is ready for action tomorrow in Las Vegas at the T Mobile Arena. That is the end of our weigh in live commentary, keep up on all the sports news here on AS English and don't miss what promises to be one of the most exciting fights of the year!
Oliveira "God is with me and I am gonna get him"
Poirier "Destiny doesn't make mistakes!"
Neither one seems the least bit fazed by the magnitude of the event
They are posing in the face off but both men are all smiles
Dustin Poirier weight in at 154.5 lbs and Charles Oliveira comes in at 155 lbs.
And now the co-main event, defending champion Charles Oliveira will put it all on the line against Dustin Poirier for the UFC lightweight (155 lbs) title
Julianna Peña is excited for the opportunity but Amanda Nunes seems completely at home. She shows no worries to the crowd.
Reigning defending undisputed Women's champion Amanda Nunes weighs in at 134.5 lbs
The challenger Julianna Peña is the first up and comes in at 135 lbs.
In the co-main event we have a bantamweight (135 lbs) fight for the UFC Women title between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña
Geoff Neal steps up and is announced at 170.5 lbs.
Santiago Ponzinibbio's official weight is 169.5 lbs.
In the welterweight (170 lbs) division, we have Geoff Neal vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
Cody Garbrandt's official weight 126 lbs. and Kai Kara-France's weight is 125 lbs.
Next fight is in the flyweight (125 lbs) division. Kai Kara-France versus Cody Garbrandt
Sean O'Malley weighs in at 135.5 lbs and his opponent Raulian Paiva tips the scales at 135.5 lbs. as well
Moving from undercard to the main card and in the bantamweight (135 lbs) division we kick it off with Sean O'Malley vs Raulian Paiva
Dan Ige weighs in at 146 lbs and Josh Emmett is 145.5 lbs.
In the featherweight (145 lbs) division, we have featured bout Josh Emmett vs Dan Ige
Official weight Dominick Cruz 135 lbs. and Pedro Munhoz is 135.5 lbs
Back down to bantamweight (135 lbs) and we have Pedro Munhoz vs Dominick Cruz
Tai Tuivasa comes in at 264 lbs and Augusto Sakai is at 263.5 lbs with his shoes on.
Moving to heavyweight (265 lbs), we have Augusto Sakai vs Tai Tuivasa
Bruno Silva steps on the scales at 186 lbs and Jordan Wright tips them at 186 lbs.
In the middleweight (185 lbs) division, we have Bruno Silva vs Jordan Wright
Eryk Anders comes in at 185.5 lbs and his opponent André Muniz is officially fighting at 185.5 lbs.
In the middleweight (185 lbs) division, we see André Muniz and Eryk Anders
The women's flyweight (125 lbs) fight sees Erin Blanchfield at 125.5 lbs and her opponent Miranda Maverick tipping the scales at 125 lbs.
First up is Darrick Minner, officially at 146 lbs. His opponent Ryan Hall comes in at 145.5 lbs. Very evenly matched!
Next fight is a featherweight (145 lbs) fight between Ryan Hall and Darrick Minner
Randy Costa steps up and weighs in at 134.5 lbs
Tony Kelly is first up and weighs in at 136 lbs.
Next up is the bantamweight (135 lbs) bout between Randy Costa and Tony Kelley
Her opponent Gillian Robertson weighs in next at 125 lbs
It kicks off with the flyweight (125 lbs) bout and Priscila Cachoeira misses weight at 129 lbs.
UFC 269 ceremonial weigh in is on and Joe Rogan is getting it started
This fight pits a grappler in Oliveira against a puncher with real knockout power in Poirier.
Poirier is commonly held to be the only active lightweight who is capable of dethroning Oliveira. The Louisiana native passed up the opportunity to fight for the title in May, choosing instead a massive payday in a trilogy with Conor McGregor.
Poirier is a -160 betting favorite (risk $160 to win $100), while Oliveira is priced at +140 in the latest Poirier vs. Oliveira odds from Caesars Sportsbook.
In a few minutes the fighters will be making their way into the scales in Las Vegas and we will join them then.
Oliveira vs Poirier Weigh-In
Oliveira is riding a nine-fight win streak as we go into this fight. Poirier will be looking to finish an incredible individual year after knocking out Conor McGregor back in January.
Welcome to the live commentary of the Ceremonial weigh-in of the lightweight title bout between Brazil's Charles Oliveira and USA's Dustin Poirier.