the duel between Charles of the Bronx e Justin gaethje, valid for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.) in the main fight of the UFC 274 next Saturday (7), has stirred the hearts of the MMA community and is one of the most anticipated clashes of the year. Therefore, five fighters analyzed the confrontation and, exclusively to the channel SUPER FIGHTS on YouTube, they gave their guesses. Who win?
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Gilbert Durinho, UFC welterweight
“(My) fans are Charles. At times I was on the fence because I had to help Michael chandler, Jared gordon and Nik Lenz. And I'm 'stoked' that, this time, I don't need to help anyone. And I think it does Charles. He still takes a lot of hits, but his recovery is good. In this fight he has to be careful not to get into a 'crazy' fight, but it was the comparison he made himself. Chandler exchanged against Gaethje and wasn't knocked out, but he had a frank exchange with Charles – who fell, but came back and knocked him out. I think Charles can get a submission”, analyzed Durinho.
Patricio Pitbull, Bellator featherweight champion
“The Brazilian is in a very good moment. He has a (good) rhythm. A champion, in my view, has to have a good rhythm and he is. He improved a lot on his feet and found himself in the Octagon. He has the best jiu-jitsu in MMA today. I think he's a favorite. Gaethje has a chance, as he has a heavy hand and offensive wrestling. He needs to pay attention to the North American’s striking, as he will have a chance on the feet,” said Patrício.
Caio Borralho, promising UFC middleweight
“Charles is increasingly mature. He is a champion and national idol. There's no way I can say that Justin (Gaethje) will win, because I really believe in Charles' victory. He will be able to put some pressure on Justin. You just have to be a little careful and not take the hands he usually takes. But I think Justin will end up being stifled by the pressure, try for a takedown and Charles will get in a hand triangle to finish him off”, said Borralho.
Alexandre Capitão, training partner of Justin Gaethje
“I think it will be an electrifying war in the first round. The two will fight. I'm thinking that Charles is coming to change and the 'business' will stay on track. This fight will be defined on the feet. I imagine an 'overhand' of the Justin gaethje hitting Charles in the head in the first round”, said 'Captain'.
Renan Problema, PFL heavyweight
“Charlinho is, for me, one of the most complete guys in MMA. He's evolved a lot in his striking and, even though the fight is tough, I see him getting a devastating rear naked choke that he always brings. It's Brazilian and will make us happy. As much as he (Justin gaethje) is a top-level Wrestler, Charles has to be more cautious, but he is fully capable of taking it down and finishing this fight”, concluded Renan.
