Islam Makhachev returns to challenge Charles do Bronx and points to 'main weapon' to beat Brazilian

I. Makhachev again asked for a fight with C. from the Bronx. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

With an eye on a chance at the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg.), Islam makhachev He doesn't have a fight scheduled yet, but he's already made it clear who he wants to face in his next UFC appearance. In an interview with 'ESPN' North American, the Russian evaluated the category and highlighted his interest in measuring forces against Charles of the Bronx, in a valid fight for the vacant belt.

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“They (UFC) have to play me against Charles, a 10-win streak versus an 11-win streak. It's a very big fight. He only runs because he knows his grappling or other skills won't work on me. He only beat striking guys – like Poirier or Chandler,” said Makhachev.

Still on the characteristics of the fighters, Islam declared that he wants to surprise and win Charles of the Bronx in floor. The Russian even planned to take him down to be able to win 'at the Brazilian's strong point'.

“Everyone is scared of your grappling, but I don't care. I fight the best grapplers in the world. I've been fighting Khabib all my life. I know I'm going to take him down, make him tired, and I can finish him there. Everyone says grappling is his area, but I'm going to finish him in his area”, he concluded.

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. The fight, if scheduled, would take place for the vacant lightweight title (up to 70,3kg).