Speculated as the next challenger, Islam Makhachev challenges Do Bronx and points out the ideal location for the duel

C. Do Bronx could face I. Makhachev soon. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Pointed out as a possible next lightweight challenger (up to 70,3kg), the Russian Islam makhachev spoke quickly after charles do brox finalize Justin gaethje. In a post made on his Twitter, Khabib's pupil congratulated the Brazilian on his triumph and showed interest in facing him in Abu Dhabi for the now vacant belt in the category.

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“Congratulations Charles and see you in AbuDhabi for the vacant #UFC274 title,” Islam wrote.

Even with the triumph over Gaethje, Charles was stripped of his title as champion for not making weight last Friday (06). However, the organization promised to put him up to fight for the vacant belt, against the next challenger (not yet defined), in case of victory in the UFC 274. The Brazilian now has a record of 33 positive results and eight negative results in his career.

Number three in the lightweight rankings, Islam is considered one of the biggest prospects in the entire organization. Pupil of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Russian is on an incredible streak of 10 consecutive victories and has not suffered an adverse result since October 2015, when he was knocked out by Brazilian Adriano Martins.

Congrats Charles and see you in AbuDhabi for vacancy 🏆 #UFC274

- Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 8, 2022