With his eye on the belt, Justin Gaethje reiterates his interest in facing Charles do Bronx in Brazil

J. Gaethje is ranked first in the lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With four wins in the last five fights in his career, Justin gaethje is first placed in the ranking and, therefore, hopes for a new chance at the title after overcoming Michael chandler in December 2021. To measure forces against Charles of the Bronx In the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg), the North American was prepared to leave his comfort zone and challenge the champion in Brazil.

See too

Change of plans! Ultimate goes back and withdraws UFC 274 from Rio de Janeiro, says website

Ultimate plans rematch between Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad for April

Bellator lightweight champion, Patricky Pitbull reveals that he would not accept a fight against AJ Mckee and explains the reasons

“There is a card in Brazil on May 7th. I want to fight the Brazilian champion (Charles of the Bronx), in Brazil. I want chaos,” Gaethje said in an interview with 'bt sports'.

Justin's plans will need to be adapted, as Ultimate has given up on the idea of ​​promoting the UFC 274 in Rio de Janeiro. The card on May 7th should now take place in the United States and the organization has not yet set a new date for holding the event on Brazilian soil.

Gaethe has a record of 23 triumphs and three setbacks in professional MMA and had his first opportunity for the linear belt in October 2020, against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Interim champion at the time, the fighter ended up submitted by the Russian in the second round and had to redefine his path to the title.