Charles do Bronx is nominated in two categories for the 'MMA Oscar'; check out your competitors

C. Do Bronx defeated D. Poirier in the UFC 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

New UFC sensation, Charles of the Bronx competes in two categories for the 14th 'Annual Word MMA Awards', 'Oscar of mixed martial arts'. Promoted by the magazineFighters only', the celebration rewards the achievements of athletes between June 2021 and July 2022. In addition to São Paulo, Glover Teixeira, Gilbert Durinho, Jessica Stacker e Chris Cyborg They also compete for trophies in the traditional celebration.

The UFC's leading lightweight (up to 70,3kg) name, Do Bronx has enchanted fans around the world with his exciting performances and victories in the company. Although he controversially lost the belt in May of this season, the athlete continues to have an unshaken prestige and could see his good momentum increase in the awards.

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Check out the categories in which Do Bronx can be awarded, and their respective competitors:

Charles 'Mask' Lewis Fighter of the Year Award

• Alexander Volkanovsky (CFU)
• Charles of the Bronx (CFU)
• Francis Ngannou (CFU)
• Islam makhachev (CFU)
• Johnny Eblen (Bellator)

The Brazilian lightweight (up to 70,3kg) will have strong competition in the 'Submission of the Year' contest. The athlete will face his compatriot Jessica Stacker.

End of the Year

• Jiri Prochazka about Glover Teixeira (UFC 275)
• Stevie Ray on Anthony Pettis (PFL 5)
• Oliver Enkamp on Mark Lemminger (Bellator 281)
• Jessica Andrade 'Bate-Estaca' about Amanda lemos (UFC Las Vegas 52)
• Charles of the Bronx about Dustin poirier (UFC 269)

Former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93kg) champion, Glover Teixeira is also nominated for a category. The miner, next to his last opponent, Jiri Prochazka, competes for the 'Fight of the Year' trophy. Tupiniquim will have competition from its compatriot Gilbert Durinho.

Fight of the Year

• Glover Teixeira x Jiri Prochazka (UFC 275)
• Justin gaethje x Michael chandler (UFC 268)
• Alexander Volkanovsky x Brian ortega (UFC 266)
• Gilbert Durinho x Khamzat Shimaev (UFC 273)
• Max Holloway x Yair Rodriguez (UFC Las Vegas 42)

the legendary Chris Cyborg is also in the running. Absolute in the Bellator featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), the Curitiba native is competing for the 'Fighter of the Year' award.

Fighter of the Year

• Julianna Pena (CFU)
• Chris Cyborg (Bellator)
• Kayla harrison (PFL)
• Valentina Shevchenko (CFU)
• Rachel Pennington (CFU)

Popular voting is open until September 30th. To choose your favorite athlete, you must register. To access the website, click here.