The main fight of UFC 269, which takes place this Saturday (11), in Las Vegas, is exciting Ultimate fans and even full of expectations among the fighters. Exclusively to SUPER FIGHTS, four combatants gave their opinions on the outcome of the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Dustin poirier, who are competing for the organization's lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg).
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Cara de Sapato, winner of the PFL GP
“Fight. I'm looking forward to seeing the fight too. On the one hand, you have a Brazilian that I really like, Charles (from the Bronx), he is worthy. And on the other a team partner, who is the Dustin poirier. He does very well, has a good volume of strikes, is very dangerous and always puts on incredible fights. I think Poirier has more volume, but I think Charles is more complete. Honestly, it's difficult to guess. Anything can happen and whoever sets the pace will take this fight”, he pondered.
Patricky Pitbull, Bellator lightweight champion
“I think Charles should only worry about the 'boring strategy'. Poirier can set a strong pace in five rounds and holding on, I think that's the way for him. But I believe in the Brazilian, who is coming in a sequence. He trains happily, cheerfully, and when he's like that, he's dangerous. He's a big guy, he knows how to work kicks and wingspan. I'm going from Charles of the Bronx by knockout”, he guessed
Raush Manfio, PFL lightweight winner
“Although the Charles of the Bronx represent our nation, my colleague (Dustin poirier) will come with a bite to get the belt. He's a very resilient guy. I was surprised, because Charles also became a guy like that too. He was always talented, a monster, but I thought he gave in to pressure. Not now. But I think Dustin has a little more of that. Everyone underestimates Dustin's hands and everyone makes the mistake of wanting to box with him a little and that's when they catch up. He has absurd knockout pressure and I think this fight is better for Poirier”, he analyzed.
Jonas Bilharinho, former Contender Series
“I don't think Do Bronx is in such a position to trade with Poirier, who is a much more consistent striker than Chandler. Standing up, it would look bad for Charlinho. I don't know what it would be like for Charlinho to put Dustin down, especially because he has a good base and is very strong. Sincerely? Dustin is a good opponent to beat, but my bet is still Charles. He's at that point where it's not cool for anyone to accept a fight with him. I'm going with Charlinho. He will take a hand and fall. Dustin will try to submit him and they will get in trouble, but Charles will catch him (in the end)”, he concluded.
