Sending words of encouragement to former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira after he suffered a controversial decision loss at UFC 300 this month, light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira praised his ability to bounce back from his knockout loss to Israel. urged the Brazilian to take inspiration from. Adesanya exactly one year ago.
Oliveira, currently No. 2 in the lightweight rankings, appeared alongside Brazilian compatriot Pereira on the main card of UFC 300 earlier this month, but he himself lost a controversial split decision to rising contender Arman Tsarukyan.
A guillotine choke, armbar, and Dulce choke won him by a narrow margin, but ultimately it was of no use as he lost a decision, with Sao Paulo finishing star Oliveira claiming victory in place of Tsarukian's wrestling in the title bout.
Alex Pereira gives encouragement to Charles Oliveira after losing at UFC 300
Oliveira, who vowed to make a triumphant return after a close decision setback and was the promotion's most prolific finishing force, was supported and defended by his compatriot Pereira. Pereira urged the former lightweight champion to draw inspiration from his experiences and keep going. defeat.
“I've been through this,” Alex Pereira said. Reate Viana Regarding Charles Oliveira's decision loss at UFC 300. [Charles Oliveira] We need to see if he made a mistake (against Arman Tsarukyan). Sometimes he loses, but it's not because he makes a mistake. He has to see if there is a change and do something different. ”
“Nobody knows what he's going through even outside of the combat world,” Pereira said of Charles Oliveira. “The important thing is to know if there is anything that needs to be fixed for him and try to fix it somehow.”
Oliveira insists the lion inside him is “still hungry” despite his decision loss to Tsarukyan, and options include rematches with Justin Gaethje and, in particular, Max Holloway, both of which feature on the same card. Behind his resounding victory, which hinted at a future BMF Championship rematch with the Hawaiian.
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