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Oliveira is saying the fight was difficult and closely contested. He credits Anthony Pettis for being a tough opponent, while also admitting that his own mistake led to the finish.
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Originally said in English.
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About Charles Oliveira
Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Charles Oliveira da Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, and is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. Oliveira is also the current symbolic UFC “BMF” titleholder. His career has been built in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where he is recognized for competing at the highest level in the lightweight class.
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