Renato Moicano surprises by revealing support for Charles do Bronx's rival at UFC Rio

Moicano at UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/UFC.

Renato Moicano has already chosen his side in the main fight of UFC Rio, scheduled for next Saturday (11). Despite being divided between Mateusz gamrot, his training partner at American Top Team, and his compatriot, Charles of the Bronx, the Brasilia native highlighted the strengths of each one, gave his opinion and revealed his support.

In a video published on his YouTube channel, Moicano analyzed the duel between Charles of the Bronx e Mateusz gamrot and, according to his reading, he predicted that the Pole could gain the upper hand if he steps into the Octagon with the intention of stalling the fight. However, he runs the risk of being submitted or knocked out at any moment by the former champion.

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"Gamrot is a grappler, a wrestler. He took this fight three weeks in, but he's always training... Obviously, it's not an easy fight, but if there's a guy who can go five rounds, it's Gamrot. He has energy, he has wrestling, but he's not very dangerous in his striking, and that could favor Charles. Charles has five rounds to finish the fight. From the first to the fifth, Mateusz will always be in danger... He's a good guy at stalling the fight. But when you try to stall a fight against Charles and don't create any danger—which is what Islam did—and you give Charles the chance to come back and finish the fight, he can beat anyone at any time. He can even win in the fifth round," explained Moicano.

Next, Moicano, who trains with Mateusz gamrot on American Top Team, revealed his prediction in favor of the Polish, however, he made it clear that he believes in the victory of Charles of the Bronx.

“Actually, I’ll be rooting for Mateusz, but I think Charles will win.”, he concluded. Renato Moicano.

Charles of the Bronx thanks the fans at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, when he fought without an audience due to the pandemic, Charles of the Bronx seeks rehabilitation after defeat to Ilia TopuriaA national idol, the São Paulo native wants to prove that he is still one of the most dangerous forces in the lightweight division.

Gamrot, former champion in two categories at KSW, accepted the challenge with just three weeks' notice. A wrestling specialist, the Polish man promises to test the Brazilian's ground game.