Charles do Bronx has every reason to smile after his major victory at UFC Rio, held last Saturday (11). The Brazilian dominated Mateusz Gamrot and won by submission in the second round. In addition to winning the 'Performance of the Night' bonus, the former champion gained a position in the lightweight division ranking (up to 70,3 kg).
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Before the triumph over the Pole, Charles occupied 4th place in the ranking, behind Islam Makhachev , Arman Tsarukyan and Max Holloway , in addition to the champion Ilia Topuria . With the update released this Tuesday (14), the Paulista surpassed Holloway and now figures in 3rd place in the category.
Charles do Bronx x Max Holloway
Despite being overtaken, Max Holloway can reclaim his position if he accepts and wins the challenge proposed by Charles. Still in the octagon at UFC Rio, the Brazilian called out the Hawaiian for the 'BMF' belt, and Holloway responded positively during a live broadcast, paving the way for a potentially explosive confrontation.
Charles of the Bronx could rise even higher in the rankings
Even though he's already in the top 3, Charles Oliveira could gain another position soon. This is because Islam Makhachev , currently ranked number 1, has decided to move up a weight class to attempt a double championship. Therefore, when the Russian faces Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, he will be removed from the lightweight rankings and transferred to the welterweight rankings (up to 77 kg), regardless of the fight's outcome.
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