Charles do Bronx has his request answered and faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 256

From the Bronx faces Ferguson. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufcbrasil

The Brazilian Charles of the Bronx will have the biggest challenge of his Ultimate career. The black belt from São Paulo, who comes from seven consecutive victories in the lightweight category (up to 70.3 kg), asked for so much that he will face a top 5 in the division. He faces the former interim weight champion, Tony Ferguson, third in the category classification. The duel will be an attraction for UFC 256, an event that takes place on December 12th, in Las Vegas (USA). Information about the fight was released by Dana White, president of the franchise, in an interview with ESPN.

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Charles is experiencing the best phase of his career at 31 years of age. The black belt, the record holder for submission victories in Ultimate, is on a seven-fight winning streak and occupies sixth place in the lightweight rankings. In his last fight, held at UFC Brasilia, in March this year, he finalized Kevin Lee in the third round. Since then, he has been complaining that no athlete in the top 5 agreed to face him.

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In turn, Ferguson returns to the octagon in search of recovery. Considered one of the greatest athletes in his weight class, the North American was surprised by Justin gaethje, UFC 249, in May, and saw a series of 12 fights and eight years undefeated fall.

UFC 256

In addition to Charles, Brazil will have four more representatives in the UFC 256. junior gypsy face the french Cyryl Gane; Ronaldo Jacare measures forces against the Italian Marvin vettori, While Mackenzie dern e Virna jandiroba make compatriots duel.

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The main fight of UFC 256 It will be the Russian's first defense of the belt Petr yan. he stares aljamain sterling. Check out the event card below (subject to change).