DUSTIN POIRIER was yet again hampered by title anxiety when lightweight king Charles Oliveira cruelly ended his chances of being undisputed champion.
In Las Vegas, the main event of UFC 269 saw the end of the Lafayette, Louisiana pride in winning the 155lb title.
Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier fought in the main event at UFC 269
Poirier, a fan favourite, was defeated by Do Bronx in the third round. Do Bronx extended his unbeaten streak to ten fights.
Poirier, an ex-interim lightweight champion, was determined to win his third UFC title fight as an undisputed title holder.
He told UFC commentator Joe Rogan that Friday's ceremonial weigh ins were the biggest.
"I've paid my dues. For the ultimate view, there is one more mountain.
"Baby! Destiny doesn't make mistakes. Let's go!"
Oliveira, determined and persistent, ended his hopes of winning the undisputed UFC Gold.
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