Charles do Bronx highlights evolution, talks about Justin Gaethje's striking and celebrates victory: 'I told you it would be quick'

Charles of the Bronx proved, once again, its firepower against Justin gaethje on a controversial weekend in UFC 274, an event that took place last Saturday. On the eve of the fight, the Brazilian lost the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) for not making weight, but he recovered masterfully with a rear naked choke in the first round.

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In an exclusive interview with the SUPER FIGHTS no 'YouTube', Do Bronx highlights that he has evolved in his striking and, now, he also values ​​growth in the mental part. He also highlights that he still feels like a lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), despite the belt being vacant after controversy on the scales.

“(I realize) how much I have been evolving and being tough in the category. I fought with the best in the category. All those who were good at 'punching' I changed, I took a knockdown, got up and gave a knockdown. I finished the fight because I knocked him down (Justin gaethje). This shows how heavy my hand is and how much I've been growing in my standing and mental aspects. The champion has a name and his name is Charles Oliveira”, said Charles.

With a heavy hand, Justin gaethje was presented as one of the biggest dangers for Do Bronx in his career in the UFC. However, after receiving two knockdowns and winning by submission, the São Paulo native reveals that he was not surprised by the quality of his opponent and celebrates his victory in the first round.

“Nothing surprised me. Everyone said that a heavy hand would come and I knew that. But, as I said, I really believed in the firepower of my hands. I'm a guy who doesn't waste opportunities. Right at the beginning of the round, I connected with a left hand and he threw a 'tumble', but he managed to kick my leg, threw some hands and took me down. When I knocked him down, I started doing what I know best, which is jiu-jitsu to end the fight quickly. I said the fight would be quick and, thank God, it was,” he concluded.

Highlight of the lightweights, Charles of the Bronx extended the organization's winning streak. Now, he has 11 consecutive victories, including names like Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson, Michael chandler e Dustin poirier, And Justin gaethje. In his career, there are 33 positive results, eight negative results and one 'no result' fight.

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