Oliveira announced the reason for the defeat from Makhachev

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira said that he was well prepared for the fight for the vacant belt with Islam Makhachev October 22 at UFC 282. According to the Brazilian, the Russian managed to get his hands on the championship belt simply because he was better that evening.

“In the battle with Makhachev, I did not feel any pressure. He just turned out to be better than me. I haven't rewatched the fight yet, it doesn't matter to me. It was a bad night. I have nothing more to say. You know I always tell the truth. I thought about the defeat, but there is no other explanation, ”Oliveira said on the Super Lutas podcast.

Recall that Makhachev defeated Oliveira by choke in the second round.