Considered one of the greatest lightweights (up to 70,3kg) in recent MMA history, Patrick Pitbull knows well when it comes to his division. A living legend of Bellator, the native of Rio Grande do Norte doesn't stray from the line when it comes to the representatives of the category who work in the UFC. Seeking to analyze the competitor's group, the Brazilian guessed, exclusively to the SUPER FIGHTS, about a possible fight between the highlights Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler.
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“I think the Brazilian has a chance. In my view, (Charles has) the best jiu-jitsu currently in MMA. But the Michael chandler He's faced similar guys: Benson Henderson, Marcin Held, he faced my brother (Patricky Pitbull). (Chandler) is a guy who gets out of positions very well. It was never finished. (…) Boring about jiu-jitsu. Now, it can be said that it is a striker (stand-up fight), because he has a lot of knockouts, but he is a very explosive wrestler”, said Pitbull, who defeated Michael in 2019, taking the North American's lightweight belt in Bellator.
As an in-depth knowledge of Chandler, Patrício, who recognizes his former rival's talent, does not rule out that Do Bronx could do well against the UFC's 'freshman'. For the native of Rio Grande do Norte, Charles has the weapons that, if used correctly, can guarantee a belt for Brazil in the lightweight division of Ultimate.
“I have no doubt Charles of the Bronx. I believe the Brazilian can be champion. But in my view, Michael chandler has the advantage”, he concluded.
With eight consecutive victories in his recent MMA record, Do Bronx once again entered the spotlight of Ultimate for a title fight by beating the feared Tony Ferguson, in December 2020. After dominating 'Bicho Papão' for 15 minutes, the São Paulo native was finally placed in the top 5 of the group and is now waiting for an opportunity to fulfill his dream of competing for the organization's title.
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