D. Poirier faces C. do Bronx in the UFC 269 (Photo: Instagram/DustinPoirier)
On December 11, the UFC 269 presents, in its main fight, the duel between the champion Charles of the Bronx and the challenger Dustin poirier winning gold in the organization's lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The American's trainer at American Top Team, Mike Brown is confident that the belt will change hands.
In an interview with the website “MMA Junkie”, Mike Brown stated that Dustin poirier He is the best lightweight currently active and showed confidence in his victory over the Brazilian.
“This is the top of the mountain, the top of the food chain. Number 1 place in the world. We are confident. He (Poirier) has been at this level before. I think his resume is the best in the division with Khabib retired. I think he's the best guy and he's proven that many times. It’s a crazy game, but I believe he’s the better fighter and I think he’s going to win,” Brown said.
Despite being confident in his pupil's victory, Mike Brown highlighted the experience and dangers represented by Charles of the Bronx. The coach, however, believes that, compared to the champion, Dustin poirier He has already beaten better fighters in his career.
“He (Do Bronx) is very dangerous. He has the skill to finish anyone. There are some red danger zones that we are concerned about. He has a lot of experience, he's been in many, many fights, just like Dustin. But I think Dustin has beaten better guys in his career,” said the coach.
In addition to the lightweight belt dispute, the UFC 269 presents, in the co-main fight, the duel between Amanda nunes e Julianna Pena, for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg).
