

Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier are all set to take each other on at the highly anticipated event of UFC 269. The fighters will headline the main card and will battle it out for the UFC lightweight championship at the T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Both fighters have fought their way through difficult times to get to where they are right now. Charles Oliveira has seen poverty and fought his way out of the slums of Sao Paulo. His opponent, Dustin Poirier, has experienced his fair share of hardships as well. He struggled to make ends meet and had a hard time staying out of trouble.
Oliveira and Poirier are both heavily involved in charities. Both fighters believe in giving back to where they come from, which is a very humble trait. This is one of the many reasons that they are so loved.
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Both fighters have fought their way from rags to riches and have inspired millions in the process. From being almost broke to having more than millions in their bank accounts, we take a look at which lightweight fighter is richer.
Dustin Poirier: Net worth
The former interim champion has inspired millions with his work- both inside and outside of the octagon. The “Diamond” has made himself a legacy after dominating some of the best names in the promotion. These include Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, and Max Holloway.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: Dustin Poirier reacts after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
According to celebrity net worth, Poirier has a net worth of $6 million. Dustin Poirier earns most of his money through his fighting career. He is also a smart entrepreneur and owns his own hot sauce company: Poirier’s Louisiana Style.
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Charles Oliveira: Net worth
Oliveira came from a very poor background. He was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and he grew up in the favelas (slums) of Vicente de Carvalho. He had a very rough childhood and used to struggle to make ends meet on a daily basis. To earn money, he used to work as a laborer and he used to help his mother sell cheese salads.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – June 28: Charles Oliveira of Brazil celebrates after winning the UFC Featherweight bout between Charles Oliveira of Brazil and Hatsu Hioki of Japan on June 28, 2014, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
From having almost nothing, Charles Oliveira made a name for himself worldwide. He is now the champion of the biggest MMA promotion in the world. According to Tapology, Oliveira has estimated career earnings of $1,197,600. The fighter has a current estimated net worth of about $2 million.
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As of December 2021, Dustin Poirier has a higher net worth than Charles Oliveira.
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