C. Do Bronx (left) and J. Gaethje (right) can compete for the lightweight belt. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Although he is excited about a lightweight title fight (up to 70,3kg), Charles of the Bronx There may be one more test before the dream comes true. According to UFC president, Dana White, the Brazilian could have another big challenge before fighting for the belt. In conversation with fans given by 'ESPN', the representative revealed that the company is working to decide the new opponent of Justin gaethje, former interim champion and recently defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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“If everything goes well, it will probably be (Charles) Oliveira (from the Bronx),” White said.
While Gaethje suffered a tough defeat to Khabib in the UFC 254, for the unification of the group's belt, Do Bronx 'no more' within one of the most dangerous categories in the organization. In his last appointment, in December, the São Paulo native was not aware of the feared Tony Ferguson and dominated one of the group's all-time greats for 15 minutes, winning on points.
After beating 'Bicho Papão', Charles made public his desire to face the winner between Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier, who will fight on the 23rd, for UFC 257. The clash could define the next challenger for the title.
Although he openly asked for a challenge against the Irishman or the North American, Do Bronx could end up facing the dangerous Justin gaethje, which needs to win to regain its good form. Before losing to Khabib, the American was going through a great moment. The athlete had overcome names like Edson Barboza, Donald Cerrone and, finally, Ferguson himself, in the confrontation that won him the interim belt.
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