Puryear - on defeat to Makhachev: "He's a real champion, he did everything cool"

Dmitriy Kel June 11, 2024, 5:39 a.m.

Former UFC interim lightweight titleholder Dustin Porier praised the division's champion Islam Makhachev for his performance in their fight at UFC 302.

Recall, the American lost to the Dagestani with a choke hold in the fifth round.

"He fought like a champion, showed his resilience and will to win. I knew he had it all in him. You don't win the belt just like that. Makhachev and his team prepared perfectly, they had a clear plan for the fight.

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When he went for D'Arce, I missed his arm movement. I knew he was going for a guillotine, but I didn't think about D'Arce. By the time he pulled it off, it was too late. The chokehold was so tight, I couldn't get out. It was either knock or pass out. He did a great job. A true champion," Puryear said on The MMA Hour show.

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