Charles do Bronx says he will 'hurt and submit' Dustin Poirier in possible title fight

C. Do Bronx displays the belt won after the knockout over M. Chandler in the UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), Charles of the Bronx still awaiting the definition of the first challenger for his title. The Brazilian believes that Dustin poirier, who recently emerged victorious from the trilogy against the Irish Conor McGregor, be the right name for it.

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In an interview with the MMAFighting website, the champion, who closely watched Poirier's triumph in the UFC 264, stated that he still has to hear confirmation from the UFC, but he hopes that the North American will be the first challenger for his belt.

“I believe Dustin faced Conor because he knew he would make a lot of money. He gave up fighting for the title, but knew he would be next in line with a win. I don't know what his plans are. A fight with Nate diaz It would also make him a lot of money, but I don't know if it makes much sense. I think the right fight to do is Charles Oliveira against Dustin poirier, but I don't worry. I'm the champion. They have to run after me and not the other way around”, analyzed Charles.

With nine consecutive victories, eight by knockout or submission, Charles believes he would be able to finish Dustin poirier in a possible duel against the North American.

“I believe in the power of my hands, but I think in a fight against Dustin I could submit. Working with my hands, with strikes, I would hurt him a lot and then finish him. It's going to be a war, a big fight. He deserves all the respect in the world, he has heavy hands and good jiu-jitsu. I think it would be a great fight, but I believe in my victory”, said the Brazilian.

Charles of the Bronx won the UFC lightweight belt by knocking out Michael chandler in the second round of the main fight of UFC 262, in May of this year.