Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier
Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier?
Oliveira and Poirier faced off in a highly anticipated title fight in 2021, showcasing the skills of two of the top lightweights in the world.
Charles Oliveira
Key numbers
- Total Fights49
- Wins37
- Wins by Knockout10
- Wins by Submission22
- Losses11
Top honours
- UFC Lightweight ChampionHeld the title in 2021.
- Most Submission Wins in UFC HistoryHolds 17 submission victories.
- Most Finishes in UFC HistoryAchieved 21 finishes.
- Most Performance Bonuses in UFC HistoryAccumulated 21 bonuses.
- CBJJE World ChampionTwo-time champion as a blue belt.
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Dustin Poirier
Visit Dustin Poirier hubKey numbers
- Total Fights41
- Wins30
- Knockout Wins15
- Submission Wins8
- Decision Wins7
Top honours
- Interim UFC Lightweight Champion2019
- Fight of the Night AwardsTied for the most in UFC history with 10
- Most Significant Strikes LandedFifth most in UFC history
- Knockout VictoriesTied for third most in modern UFC history
- Pound-for-Pound RankingRanked 26th by various sources