5 bold predictions for UFC 269

Modified Dec 24, 2021 15:49 GMT

Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira will headline UFC 269 [Image credits: @dustinpoirier on Instagram]

#2. Josh Emmett vs. Dan Ige will secure the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus at UFC 269

The featherweight scrap between Josh Emmett and Dan Ige has fireworks written all over it. Both UFC fighters are known to give it their all inside the octagon.

Emmett has scored impressive knockout victories against Michael Johnson, Mirsad Bektic and Ricardo Lamas. ‘The Fighting Falmer’s last appearance in the UFC was in June 2020 when he delivered a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender against Shane Burgos.

’50k’ has also made a name for himself with impressive victories against Gavin Tucker and UFC veteran Edson Barboza. So, there is a good chance that this fight will more than live up to the hype and take home the ‘Fight of the Night’ honor at UFC 269.

#1. The UFC 269 headliner between Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira will not go past three rounds

Both Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira are currently on amazing runs in the UFC. 'The Diamond' is riding a three-fight win streak. Two of those victories came against Irish superstar Conor McGregor.

Oliveira, on the other hand, has won his last nine fights and eight of them have been finishes. Considering the fighting styles of the two, it is highly likely that the fight will get finished inside three rounds.

Oliveira is a grappling expert who also holds the UFC record for most submission wins (14) in the promotion's history. Another interesting thing to note is that in his 28 appearances in the octagon, win or lose, the Brazilian has never made it to the championship rounds.

Poirier has 26 fights in the UFC but only four of them have gone past round three. 'The Diamond' is also of the opinion that the fight will not go the distance. He gave his thoughts on the matter in the UFC 269 Countdown video.