D. Poirier in a post-UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube UFC
Overcome by Charles of the Bronx, via submission, in the main fight of the UFC 269 last Saturday (11), Dustin poirier regretted the defeat in another attempt at the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg). In a post-event press conference, the North American appeared shaken and revealed annoyance at not having the desired result at the event.
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“This entire journey was in vain. My family and I dedicated a lot to this opportunity and, in these moments, I have learned a lot about myself. It sucks, man. I worked and sacrificed a lot. I really thought I would be world champion”, lamented Poirier.
Visibly sad, Dustin preferred not to project his future in Ultimate and stated that he wants to rest after a 'marathon' of big fights in 2021. He was even close to crying and had to hold back his emotion at times.
“I don't want to think about my next move yet. It was a crazy year, with three fights (2x Conor McGregor and 1x Charles of the Bronx) big ones. I'm fine, healthy and not used to losing, but I try to make the best of it. I'm trying to stay here at the press conference and not cry around you, but it's difficult”, he concluded.
At 32, Dustin poirier was finished in his two chances for the organization's linear title. At his first opportunity, the fighter stopped in Khabib Nurmagomedov and, now, he also ended up giving the 'three slaps' against Charles of the Bronx. In his career, there are 28 triumphs, seven setbacks and one 'no result' fight.
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