Despite the unexpected loss of the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg), after failing to make the weight cut for the event, Charles of the Bronx is confirmed as one of the main attractions of the UFC 274, which takes place this Saturday (7). Before measuring forces with Justin gaethje, the Brazilian will participate in the traditional facing ceremony, this Friday (6). The broadcast starts around 20pm (Brasília time).
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After hitting 70,5kg. and going beyond the lightweight limit, Do Bronx's performance will no longer be worth the title if he overcomes Gaethje. If the Brazilian wins, the division belt will be vacant.
With the São Paulo native's stumble, only Justin will be able to leave the Octagon with the belt after the main fight. This weekend, the North American tries, for the second time, to assume the absolute throne of the group.
In the co-main clash, a new title fight. Straw champion (up to 52,1kg.), Rose namajunas fight revenge against Carla esparza. In the first meeting, in 2014, the now veteran got the better of her, submitting the current title holder.
Another long-awaited fight marks the meeting between Michael chandler e Tony Ferguson, lightweight highlights. In a bad moment, the fighters are looking to get back on track to winning on the main card.
In addition to Do Bronx, Brazil will have seven more representatives on the card. Mauritius Shogun, Norm Dumont, Francisco Massaranduba, Marcos Foot, Kleydson Rodrigues e Ariane Sorriso they will take the yellow green to the Octagon.
UFC 274 fight list
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Lightweight: Charles of the Bronx x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Strawweight: Rose namajunas x Carla esparza – Fight for the belt
Lightweight: Michael chandler x Tony Ferguson
Light Heavyweight: Mauritius Shogun x Ovince St Preux
Lightweight: Donald Cerrone x Joe lauzon
PRELIMINARY CARD (18:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Welterweight Weight: Randy Brown x Khaos Williams
Feather weight: Macy chiasson x Norm Dumont
Welterweight Weight: Francisco Massaranduba x Danny Roberts
Flyweight: Brandon royval x Matt schnell
Heavy weight: Blagoy Ivanov x Marcos Foot
Average weight: André Fialho x Cameron VanCamp
Flyweight: Tracy Cortez x Melissa Gatto
Flyweight: Kleydson Rodrigues x CJ Vergara
Strawweight: Ariane Sorriso x Lupita Godinez
Bantamweight: JourneyNewson x Fernie Garcia