A prank? Charles do Bronx doubts Holloway and questions his intentions at UFC 326: 'Total bluff'

Charles of the Bronx Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

One of the most decorated MMA fighters, Charles of the Bronx can expand his legacy at UFC 326. In the main fight of the event scheduled to take place this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian faces Max Holloway And he has the chance not only to even the rivalry, but also to win the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker in the company). But, for the Brazilian, despite the offensive style of both and their constant giving their all in action, the opponent has a limit.

In an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área', Charles doubted that the audacious Holloway actually intends to venture onto the ground in the octagon to prove, once again, what it means to be a truly tough fighter. It's worth noting that the Hawaiian previously revealed that, in his view, being a 'BMF' means creating exciting moments, rare plays, and things that get the crowd going.

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Therefore, 'Blessed' highlighted that finishing the greatest finisher in UFC history would be a special and unique feat in his career. Upon learning of his opponent's position, Do Bronx didn't seem enthusiastic and stressed that his opponent was trying to deceive him.

"Definitely not. Mainly because he's a guy who just throws punches with everyone. He'd never want to take me down. That's a total bluff. I think it was because he saw the video where, jokingly, I made the gesture of throwing punches in the last 20 or 30 seconds, because that's Chute Boxe." It has nothing to do with it being Holloway, I'm preparing myself in case he calls me.", said the athlete.

"I don't want to prepare like that." "Of course I'm ready. If the fight goes to the fifth round and he calls me at the end, I'll definitely be ready, because I'm Chute Boxe. We do that all the time, but it has nothing to do with it. I think he was just trying to bluff. I'm sure he'll never get me on the ropes.", he concluded.

Reckoning

charles do brox e Max Holloway They faced each other in the UFC in 2015, in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian suffered an esophageal injury during the fight and was knocked out in the first round, in just over a minute. Visibly stronger mentally and physically, the athlete assures that, under normal conditions, the development of the fight, now at lightweight, will be totally different.

Charles' current situation

Charles of the Bronx, 36 years old and former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), comes from a victory over Mateusz gamrotIn October, the MMA legend is currently ranked third in his weight class.