Justin Gaethje reveals what he learned from Charles do Bronx . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @justin_gaethje/ Charles do Bronx /Montage SUPER LUTAS
Conor McGregor 's defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329 may have changed the course of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), and Charles do Bronx believes the result could also benefit his plans within the category. In an interview with Paramount, the former champion of the organization stated that the Irishman's loss paves the way for him to finally face Justin Gaethje in a title rematch.
According to Charles, McGregor's return was drawing a large portion of the organization's attention, which could delay the scheduling of upcoming matchups between the top names in his division. With 'The Notorious' out of action after suffering a serious knee injury against Holloway, the scenario changes completely.
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"With this outcome, it becomes easier for me (to face Justin Gaethje )," the Brazilian said in an interview with Paramount.
Do Bronx reiterated that his main objective remains to face Justin Gaethje again . The two met in May 2022, when the Brazilian won by submission in the first round. Since his rival's victory against Ilia Topuria at UFC Casa Branca, the Brazilian has not hidden his desire for a rematch.
Charles believes his track record and ranking put him in a privileged position to compete in one of the next big fights in the division. While awaiting a decision from the UFC, 'The Shining One' continues his preparation and remains focused on returning to the octagon. After victories against Mateuz Gamrot and Max Holloway , the priority, according to the Brazilian, remains a rematch against the American.
UFC 329 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout (knee injury) at 1:09 of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by submission (choke) at 0:52 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Mario Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Royval defeated Loneer Kavanagh by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:50 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green defeated Terrance McKinney by technical knockout (punches) at 4:59 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov by technical knockout (jaw injury) at 1:01 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Gable Stevenson defeated Elisha Ellison by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 2:30 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Adrian Yanez defeated Cody Garbrandt by technical knockout (punches) at 2:47 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Luke Riley defeated Kai Kamaka III by technical knockout (punches) at 3:02 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Wang Cong defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas defeated Cesar Almeida by knockout (punches) at 4:44 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Farid Basharat defeated John Garza by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Zachary Reese by technical knockout (punches) at 1:15 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:19.
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