C. Do Bronx defeated M. Chandler for the UFC lightweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The time is great for Charles of the Bronx. With a streak of 11 consecutive victories, the Brazilian has another reason to celebrate after receiving the 'Best Comeback of 2021' award from the UFC for his great turnaround in the fight against Michael chandler in issue no. 262, in May of the previous year. The moment was recorded by Ultimate on social media.
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“Another one to put on our board. It's ours, family. So cool. It's little things that make us emotional. This award is not just mine, but that of (my) team that has been doing this work for years. And being recognized is great. I'm too happy. It's another award from us, which I'm going to put on my shelf at home. It's just gratitude. Thank you Jesus, the team and everyone who voted and made me win this award. Too happy”, celebrated Do Bronx.
In the fight in question, Charles and Chandler fought for the vacant belt, which had been vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov – who retired. The Brazilian started at a disadvantage, suffered a knockdown and almost ended up being knocked out, but he managed to overcome himself and knocked him out, with a left, at the beginning of the second round.
“We made a war. Very happy with what we were able to propose for the fight. I started well and ended up making a mistake with the timing of going backwards. He ended up connecting with a tough hand, but it just shows the spirit of our team and family of not giving up and believing. I was looking for the big dream and we managed to turn things around and managed to get a knockout. I was very happy to take this belt”, he concluded.
Highlight of the lightweights, Charles of the Bronx has already beaten two other great opponents, having beaten Dustin poirier e Justin gaethje in sequence. Now, he has 11 consecutive victories, totaling 33 positive results, eight negative results and one 'no result' fight.
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