In the arena to meet the first challenger for his lightweight title (up to 70,3kg), Charles of the Bronx saw up close the severe injury suffered by Conor McGregor before Dustin poirier, in confrontation in the UFC 264, which took place in Las Vegas (USA). Exclusively to SUPER LUTAS channel on YouTube, the Brazilian lamented the Irishman's 'painful' fracture, in addition to highlighting that he deserves to be even more valued for his achievements in MMA.
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“It's boring to talk about this fight. I, Charles, see all fighters as workers who were born to do this. So, I treat everyone well, when the fight is over I hug, kiss, thank them for the affection and opportunity. I watch the UFC (card) from beginning to end. And, the way Conor lost, it was painful. If he got knocked out or if he knocked out Dustin, it would be a great show. But the way it was, the way it was, it was painful,” said Do Bronx.
Charles reveals that he disagrees with the positions and the way in which Conor promotes his fights, but understands that people should value him even more as an athlete and for his ability to sell each fight he fights.
“Conor deserves a standing ovation. I don't like the way he sells the fight, the way he talks. But as an athlete, he's a giant guy. The guy moves millions of people and earns millions of dollars – win or lose. He's a guy who puts money in a lot of people's pockets. Everyone wants to fight him because they know he'll make money. Unfortunately, he lost the way he did and will stay put. He spoke of six weeks to return (to activities). I'm sure when he comes back he will fight Dustin poirier again. He has my respect,” said the champion.
'It wasn't decided'
It does not stop there. The Brazilian, who must defend his title for the first time against Dustin poirier Even this year, he disagrees that the fight was already decided even before the injury. Despite highlighting the superiority of the 'Diamond' in the first round, he believes that the certainty of a result only happens after the official decision.
“I heard a lot of people saying that he deserved to lose, because of the way he sells the fight, but I don't agree. I get upset about this. People love the way the guy sells, but when he loses, he is criticized. Dustin – once again – came strong, up and making it happen. He had a good first round, had a ground and pound hard on Conor, but we're talking about MMA. We can never say that Dustin would win in the second round, nothing was decided. It's unpredictable. But Dustin is to be congratulated. He shows how much he is evolving, his mind is good and he deserves all the respect in the world for the person he is”, he concluded.
At 31 years old, Do Bronx turned professional in MMA in 2008. To date, the Brazilian has a record of 40 appearances. Today, the São Paulo native has 31 victories, eight defeats and one 'no result' fight. In a post-UFC 264, the president of Ultimate, Dana White, confirmed that Charles' first defense will take place against Dustin poirier.
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