Dana doesn't insist, but indicates that Makhachev should be Charles do Bronx's opponent for the belt

C. Do Bronx emerges as the underdog in an eventual fight against I. Makhachev. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

After finishing Justin gaethje in the first round of the main fight of UFC 274, this Saturday (7), Charles of the Bronx He qualified to fight to regain the lightweight belt (70,3 kg), which he vacated when he failed to make weight for the fight. According to Dana White, it is possible that Islam makhachev be the opponent of the former champion in the dispute.

In a press conference after the event, the president of Ultimate did not say anything, but pointed out the Russian as a possible next opponent for Charles of the Bronx.

"I don't know. When I come here after a fight, I don't even think about it. On Tuesday, we will meet in the control room, put some things on the panel that could happen, others that will happen and we will reach a conclusion. Who doesn't think (Beneil) Dariush and Islam (Makhachev) would be a great fight? It's an excellent fight. I'd love to see who the number one contender is, but I'm not going to lie. After today, I wouldn’t mind doing Islam against (Charles) Oliveira either”, analyzed Dana White.

Charles of the Bronx e Islam makhachev They own the two longest winning streaks in the lightweight division. While the Russian won the last ten challenges, the Brazilian reached his eleventh consecutive victory by finishing Justin gaethje.