Justin Gaethje complains about the UFC for being passed over for a title fight and says he could face Charles do Bronx in Brazil

J, Gaethje could face Charles from Brazil. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

Justin gaethje He is third in the UFC lightweight rankings and was hoping for the chance to fight for the division's belt soon. However, the North American, famous for his resistance and for carrying out open battles, may have to make a stop in Brazil before competing for the title. This is because he revealed that Ultimate offered a fight against the São Paulo native Charles of the Bronx, 13th in the classification, in Brazilian territory.

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In an interview with the MMA Tonight program, Gaethje regretted the UFC's attitude towards the category. The fighter, who claims to be being passed over by the franchise, the problem started when he refused to accept a fight against Tony Ferguson with little preparation time.

"When Tony Ferguson fought with Cowboy (Donald Cerrone), in June, and they were looking for a replacement for that fight in late May. I told them it wasn't enough time, but if they postponed it a little I would accept this fight, so they rejected it”, said Justin before revealing the fight proposals presented by the franchise. “Recently, they offered me Charles of the Bronx, in Brazil, or Dan Hooker in New Zealand”, he said.

The lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his belt against Tony Ferguson on April 18th, probably on UFC 249 (the edition of the event is not yet certain). And Gaethje would like to be next in line, however, he claims the UFC plans to put Conor McGregor to have a rematch against the Russian, leaving him in the background.