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Ladies and gentlemen, tomorrow night, UFC 269, the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year.

And it's a good one. We got two title fights, as you can see on your screen right there, or did see on your screen a fascinating

made event for the lightweight championship of the world. A really good main card, some excellent prelims.

A lot to like for sure. So welcome you to the live UFC 269 preview show on M.A. Fighting.com.

And if you're watching or listening in the future, welcome. I am Mike Kek. We got a crew with us.

First, one half of the BTL championship matchup next week picks up a couple of victories.

And he is back in the finals for the vacant strap to face Phoenix, Carnavali gets the match if he wants.

Mr. No Gray area himself. Mr. Jed Mishu. Hello, sir.

I'm so glad if you'd say it like that, Mike, because this is the matchup I wanted. And I'm feeling so good.

We're not here to talk BTL, but Phoenix is looks beatable. Let's just say Phoenix is looking beatable less far.

I'm feeling I am feeling like Dustin Boyet about to be a champion.

All right. And on the ones and twos, the baddest stash in M.A. Media, E. Casey Leiden. Hello again, my friend.

It has not been very long. How are you doing? Wonderful, sir.

Doing wonderful. So doing wonderful. Happy to talk mixed martial arts. The best type of martial arts when we mix them up.

That's what we're talking about. That's right. I'm having a great time.

Rome in the blender. Let's let's throw all those martial arts in the blender. But like I said, there is a lot to like about this card.

But let's start with the main event.

Jed will start with you. Charles Olivera.

Defends the UFC lightweight title for the first time against the clear top contender, the number one ranked 155er on M.A.

Fighting's goal rankings. Dustin Poria. And I was thinking about this yesterday.

It's been a really interesting year for both guys. And what makes this fight so interesting.

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