Charles of the Bronx says he is 'next in line' in an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS. Photo: Reproduction X
Charles of the Bronx can't wait to get the belt back. Ready to face Michael chandler No. UFC 309, this Saturday (16), the Brazilian is already aiming for the top two in the ranking. In an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS, former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) said he 'has to be' in the front row in a possible clash between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan. O duel is speculated for January.
When asked what he thought of this fight, Charles said he saw a slight advantage for the champion, Makchachev. Regarding being the reserve for the fight, the São Paulo native said he needed to be at the event in a privileged place to shake the winner's hand and 'set a date'.
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“Man, I think it’s going to be a great fight (Makchachev vs. Tsarukyan). I’m not going to sit on the fence. I think Islam has a little bit of a lead there. But I think whoever is more focused, whoever has the most strategy, can win. It’s going to be a war. It’s going to be a great fight,” he said from the Bronx.
The confidence is high. Even before facing Chandler next Saturday (16), Charles is already positioning himself as the next in line. The Brazilian is ranked second in the division by the UFC and could be one victory away from a new chance.
“I have to be there. I’m next in line! There’s nothing I can do. I have to be in the front row, so whoever wins, (I) have to go up there and say: ‘are we going? When’s the date?’” Charles responded when asked if he could be the reserve for the fight.
Charles from the Bronx close to the UFC title
All this optimism from the UFC submission record holder is displayed days before an important fight. The clash with Michael chandler, in New York, is a rematch of a match won by Charles of the Bronx in May 2021. The re-edition is seen as a 'title shot' to find out who will fight for the lightweight belt.
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