Poirier says Oliveira deserves to be champion
Former UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier shared his emotions after losing to Charles Oliveira.
“Why was I passive on the ground in the 2nd round? I was too far off the net so I decided not to risk pushing him to keep him from giving him a half guard and avoiding a situation where he could take my back. I got clean shots to him, but he is a champion by right, he is tenacious. The plan was to take your time and take it apartPoirier said in an octagon interview after the fight.
Poirier lost to Oliveira via rear naked choke at UFC 269 in Las Vegas. The Brazilian made his first successful lightweight title defense.
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