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Charles Oliveira broke many predictions by defeating Dustin Poirier in UFC 269. One of them, the prediction of the former UFC champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
UFC 269 presents the main duel Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, Sunday (12/12) yesterday. Dustin Poirier judged as the favorite to win, while Oliveira as the underdog.
Charles Oliveira fell in the first round, when he received a hook from Dustin Poirier. Indeed, Poirier is quite strong in the game of boxing.
In the third round, Oliveira invites to play wrestling. Standing up, he launched a rear naked choke and made Poirier give up!
Charles Oliveira able to defend the UFC lightweight championship belt. Dustin Poirier, twice failed to reach it.
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In an interview with ESPN, former UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov asked for his comments about the duel Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier. Khabib admitted, a little surprised!
“At first I thought Dustin Poirier would win, because he’s a great fighter. However, Charles Oliveira was able to surprise me a bit,” he explained.
“Charles Oliveira did a very good job. He pressed from the start and was able to finish,” he added.
Khabib Nurmagomedov close, champion in UFC will always change. There will always be new champions, as well as new fighters who can steal the show.
“Time will always flow, then Khabib Time is now Charles Time. Oliveira was able to impress me, now he is the best fighter in the lightweight class,” he concluded.
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