Charles Oliveira's conqueror reveals possible rematch against Brazilian in the UFC.

Charles of the Bronx At the UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Charles of the Bronx is in the sights of Arman Tsarukyan In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Selected as a fighter. reserve for the confrontation between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethjeDuring a UFC event scheduled for June 14th at the White House, the Armenian fighter indicated that a possible rematch against the Brazilian might be in the organization's plans.

Currently ranked number two in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Tsarukyan revealed that he intends to return to the octagon in September, during an event scheduled for Los Angeles, in the United States. The American Top Team fighter also did not rule out the chance of facing the Brazilian again in a fight for the BMF belt.

"My next fight is for the belt, probably in September, in Los Angeles. Maybe I'll fight him again (Charles of the Bronx“),” the Armenian declared in a statement published on his YouTube channel.

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Tsarukyan will be the backup athlete for the match between the linear champion. Ilia Topuria and the interim belt holder Justin gaethjeThis is the main event scheduled to take place at the White House. Should either fighter encounter problems before the fight, the Armenian will be ready to step in for the title shot.

The possibility of a rematch between the two athletes is attracting the attention of fans in the category. In April 2024, during the UFC 300At the event held in Las Vegas (USA), Tsarukyan and Charles delivered one of the most evenly matched fights in the division. On that occasion, the Armenian emerged victorious by split decision after three hard-fought rounds, a result that put him in a privileged position in the title race.

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles from the Bronx moment

Arman TsarukyanSince then, he has maintained his position as one of the division's top contenders. However, changes in the lightweight landscape ultimately delayed his title shot. His withdrawal from the title fight against... Islam makhachev No. UFC 311, in January of last year and the rise of Ilia Topuria, who won the belt and quickly became one of the organization's top stars, reorganized the UFC's plans for the category.

On the other side, Charles also remains among the top names in the division. Former lightweight champion, BMF champion, after winning Max Holloway In March of this year, in addition to being the record holder for bonuses in the organization's history, the Brazilian remains in the fight for the top of the category. A rematch between the two could define the BMF champion and, depending on the scenario between Topuria and Gaethje, a new challenger.