Dana White confirms title fight between Do Bronx and Gaethje for UFC 274 in May

Do Bronx x Gaethje face each other in UFC 274. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Charles of the Bronx, anyway, you already know who your next opponent will be in the fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.). This Wednesday, Dana White, president of the UFC, confirmed to 'ESPN' North American that the champion will face Justin gaethje at an event held on May 7th. The card in question, which was previously scheduled to take place in Brazil, remains without a location defined by the show's organizers.

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Do Bronx won the belt with a knockout victory over Michael chandler, in May 2021. Subsequently, the Brazilian successfully defended his title for the first time by finishing Dustin poirier with a rear naked choke in the third round of the main fight of UFC 269. His record has 32 wins and eight losses.

Gaethje, in turn, is placed first in the lightweight rankings, just behind the Brazilian. The former interim champion of the division qualified as the next title challenger with a victory over Michael chandler No. UFC 268. He has a record of 23 triumphs and three setbacks.

There was a lot of speculation about the UFC 274, mainly because it was an event initially scheduled to take place in Brazil. Ultimate, however, ended up backtracking on holding it there and now the card must take place in the United States. In addition to Charles of the Bronx, Glover Teixeira also tries to defend the belt in the fight against Jiri Prochazka, for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg.).