From the Bronx guarantees not to forget his origins, if he wins the title at UFC 262: 'I want to be the Charles I always was'

C. Do Bronx is one step away from making UFC history. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Close to having the biggest fight of his career, Charles of the Bronx does not forget its origins. With a tough childhood, the São Paulo native, who overcame his difficulties and is now at the top of MMA, wants to be a role model for young people who dream of stardom. In the fight for the UFC lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belt, which takes place this Saturday (15), the Brazilian spoke about the type of champion he wants to be, if he overcomes Michael chandler and assume the throne left by Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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“I want to be the usual Charles, continue showing that a guy who came from within the community can succeed in life. A person who shows up to fight without disrespecting anyone, who puts on a show inside the octagon. That’s what I want to be”, said the Brazilian, in a conversation with the press, with the participation of SUPER FIGHTS.

Living the best moment in his professional MMA career, Do Bronx has been collecting victims in the Octagon in recent years. The chance to fight for the title came after a historic performance against Tony Ferguson, when he dominated, for three rounds, one of the most feared names in the history of the division.

To occupy the highest point in the category, Charles will not have an easy task. The title will be on the São Paulo native's waist only if the combatant overcomes the Bellator legend, Michael chandler.

Former lightweight champion in the competition, the North American recently arrived in Ultimate and, with just one performance, reached the title fight. To earn the right to seek the throne, the fighter overcame Dan Hooker with a devastating knockout in the first round, in a confrontation promoted in UFC 257.

At 31 years old, Do Bronx has been in the UFC for over 10 years. The Brazilian, today, has 39 appearances in mixed martial arts, having won 30, lost eight and had one 'no result' fight.

In Ultimate since the second half of 2020, Chandler, 35, has 27 commitments in the sport. The American won 22 triumphs and suffered five setbacks.