D.Poirier fighting for the UFC. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram @dustinpoirier
About a month after defeat, Dustin poirier still thinking about the duel in front of Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 269, valid for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg.). Although he is still digesting the setback, the North American expressed his opinion about his strategic error in the fight and chose disbelief in his jiu-jitsu as one of the 'villains' behind the negative outcome in the fight.
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“When I hurt Charles (in the first round), I didn't want to stay in grappling. The plan was to stay kickboxing, put pressure on him and not stick. I was submitted, but I have good jiu-jitsu. Instead of staying away, I could have threatened him with my jiu-jitsu. I didn't throw a kick in the fight and it was a weapon that I ignored. I didn't want to see Charles catching me, knocking me down and getting on top of me”, said Poirier in an interview with the podcast 'The Fight'.
At 32 years old, Poirier 'hit the post' for the second time for the linear title. Previously, the North American had competed against Khabib Nurmagomedov, but also ended up finished with a rear naked choke. In the UFC since 2011, he has a record of 28 triumphs and seven setbacks, as well as one 'no result' fight.
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