With the right to show, but without the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.), Charles of the Bronx He already has in mind who he would like to face in the fight for the vacant category title. Executioner of Justin gaethje No. UFC 274, the Brazilian had no doubts about his preferred opponent for his next challenge. Still in the octagon, moments after submitting the American, the athlete did not hide his desire.
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“Dana White, you said I could choose (the next opponent). Conor McGregorAre you going to come or are you going to run?” shouted Do Bronx, sending the audience at the 'Footprint Center', in Phoenix (USA), into a frenzy.
A standout lightweight fighter in Ultimate, Charles lived through a true nightmare last Friday (6). Due to controversy and an alleged error in the calibration of the scales available at the athletes' hotel, the São Paulo native ended up not making the weight, and had his belt taken away.
With the unforeseen, the victory over Gaethje in the UFC 274 It ended up not counting as a title defense. The Brazilian, however, qualified to compete for the now vacant group title.
Challenged by Charles, McGregor is recovering from a serious injury suffered in July 2021. The Irishman still has no set date for returning to professional competition.
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