Do Bronx 'forgets' Poirier, but says he will only return to the octagon for a title fight

C. Do Bronx aims to fight for the UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

on knowing that Dustin poirier Is interested in a trilogy against Conor McGregor, Charles of the Bronx 'turned the key' and was willing to face another rival in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). In the best phase of his career and standing out in the category, the Brazilian, however, has a fixed condition: he will only return to the Octagon for a title fight. In an interview with 'Ge.globo', the São Paulo native spoke about the subject.

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“If this fight between them (Conor and Poirier) happens, I will face anyone for the belt. If it's for the belt, whoever they send I'll go and fight. I've been in the UFC for 10 years, I'm the organization's top finisher, I'm the most praised fighter in recent days, both by guys in the division and those outside the division. The guys in the division consider me the toughest opponent, I believe my time will come and it is coming, I will definitely be the next challenger for the belt”, explained the athlete.

Charles also spoke about the news that he had denied a match against the UFC newcomer, Michael chandler. The combatant spoke about the situation and explained what is necessary for the conflict to get off the ground.

“Not everything they say is true. As I said, I will fight anyone for the belt. If it's not for the belt, I won't go. And there's no point in calling me 10, 15 days before the fight, as I'm not going either. I'm third in the rankings, very close to a title fight, I'm not going to do that crazy thing anymore and accept a fight at the last minute”, he concluded.

At 31 years old, Charles is experiencing the best phase of his career. There are eight consecutive victories and, in his last match, the Brazilian won in a dominant way Tony Ferguson, one of the biggest names in lightweight history.

Now, the São Paulo native awaits a decision from the UFC regarding his next title fight. The group's belt continues to belong to Khabib Nurmagomedov, who announced his retirement in October and shows no signs of returning to MMA.

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