New UFC star, Charles do Bronx appears as champion in the rankings and takes his place in the pound-for-pound division

W; Do Bronx won the lightweight title in the UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The good news doesn't stop Charles of the Bronx. After making history and winning the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.) in the UFC 262, the Brazilian was also included in the organization's weight-for-weight ranking. With the company's weekly update, the São Paulo native is now part of the list of the best male representatives.

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Then the throne that belonged to Khabib Nurmagomedov, retired in October 2020, the journalists responsible for selecting the pound-for-pound athletes decided to place Do Bronx in 11th position. Charles is now one position behind Deiveson Figueiredo, which appears in 10th.

The tendency is for the Brazilian to move up in rank, if he is successful in his first belt defense, which does not yet have a date to happen. There is a possibility that the Brazilian will face the winner of Dustin poirier e Conor McGregor, who exchange forces on July 10, at UFC 264.

Today, the weight-for-pound ranking is led by Jon Jones, who no longer holds a belt in the organization. The athlete gave up the title in August 2020, when he made his move to heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) official.

Behind 'Bones' comes the welterweight champion (up to 77kg.), Kamaru Usman, who has done well in his recent performances. The Nigerian is closely followed by his compatriot, Israel adesanya, leader of the group up to 83,9kg.