With Khabib out, UFC plans fight between Do Bronx and Michael Chandler for the lightweight belt

C. Do Bronx (left) and M. Chandler (right) must face each other in the UFC 262, for the lightweight title. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

the news that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not return to MMA, it fits the Brazilian fans like a glove. After making the Russian's departure official, Dana White and his team tried to organize a new fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg). Looking for the new champion, the company forwarded the confrontation between Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler, which must face each other in the UFC 262, on May 15th. The information was released by 'ESPN'.

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With an unquestionable recent retrospective, Do Bronx finally reached the greatest moment of his career. Current number three in the category's ranking, the Brazilian went through great difficulties before reaching the title fight.

To assume the throne, Charles will face off against an athlete who recently arrived in the UFC. Former Bellator champion and one of the biggest names in Ultimate competition, Chandler debuted in the organization with an imposing triumph over Dan Hooker, winning by knockout in the first round.

Without fighting since December 2020, Do Bronx currently boasts eight consecutive victories at lightweight. In his last commitment, the São Paulo native overcame the feared Tony Ferguson, dominating the rival for 15 minutes and assuming a prominent position in the category.

With just one fight in the UFC, Chandler was hired to move the division led by Khabib. The athlete, today, has three triumphs in a row. His last setback came in 2019, when he was surpassed by the Brazilian Patrick Pitbull and lost the featherweight belt in Bellator.