""Congratulations to my opponent, he was well-trained and very fast. I saw many analysts saying that I started the first round well and had a very strong drop in performance from the first to the second. In reality, right at the beginning of the second round, I took a clean punch to the eye, with my eye open, a jab and straight punch sequence, and it ended up fracturing the orbital bone along with the side of my nose.""
""All I could do was try to protect myself from the blows that were coming. Of course, I tried to attack too, but with very little success, being hit with a series of blows throughout the second round. And those who saw it realized that the 'old man' has a chin that can still take punches.""
""I thank everyone who cheered wholeheartedly, and who are concerned about me. I am aware of what I can still do in this category but also aware that, after taking a few steps back, I need to walk a longer path, not talking about the title for now.""
Patricio Freire lost to Aaron Pico at UFC 327 by unanimous decision. In a video, he thanked fans and acknowledged Pico's skill. Freire explained his performance decline after the first round was due to a fractured orbital bone from a punch. He credited his durability for lasting until the end of the fight. Freire expressed gratitude for fan support and recognized the need for a realistic approach to his MMA career, indicating he is not focused on a title at this time.
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