Charles of the Bronx claims tiredness and will not fight in the UFC 283. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The dream of seeing Charles of the Bronx No. UFC 283, upon the return of the event to Brazil, came to an end. After being challenged by Kyrgyz Raphael Fiziev, rumors about the fight grew on social media and even in the specialized press, but the Brazilian himself decided to put an end to the expectations.
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Through his Twitter account, Charles wrote a message in English refuting the possibility of stepping into the octagon at the beginning of the year. The former lightweight champion claimed he needs rest after a marathon five-round fight.
"Will not happen. I need rest. Thanks guys”, wrote Charles on the microblog.
Not gonna happen.
I need a break.
Thank you guys! https://t.co/RWBSurIPsg
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) November 5, 2022
Charles has had four fights since 2021, all scheduled for five rounds. In 2022, the Brazilian defeated Justin gaethje, in May, and was surpassed by Islam makhachev, last October.
UFC 283, the return of the UFC to Brazil
O UFC 283 marks the return of Ultimate to Brazil after a long break due to the pandemic. The event takes place on January 21st, in Rio de Janeiro. The main fight of the attraction marks the quadrilogy between the Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo and the Mexican Brandon Moreno, for the fly belt. Check out the fight program below UFC 283 (subject to change).
UFC 283 fight schedule
Fly weight: Deiveson Figueiredo x Brandon Moreno – Fight for the belt
Fly weight: Jessica Stacker x Lauren Murphy
Light Heavyweight: Mauricio Shogun x Ihor Potieria
Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker x Paul Craig
Welterweight Weight: Gabriel Marretinha x Mounir Lazzez
Average weight: Brad Tavares x Gregory Robocop
Feather weight: Josiane Nunes x Zarah Fairn
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