Oliveira defeats Poirier via rear naked choke to retain UFC lightweight title

Brazilian Charles Oliveira defeated American Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 269.

Oliveira won via submission in the third round to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship. The Brazilian held the first defense of the title.

Oliveira, 32, has 32 wins and 8 losses in MMA, while Poirier, 32, has 28 wins and 7 losses.