No UFC 311, Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan face each other in the main fight in a rematch for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). And who will not be left out of the big event is Charles of the Bronx, who flew to Los Angeles (USA) ready to observe the fight closely, but with a clear objective: to guarantee his position as the next challenger for the belt.
In an exclusive interview with the SUPER FIGHTS, Charles spoke openly about the duel between Makhachev and Tsarukyan. The Brazilian highlighted the quality of both, but without failing to affirm his confidence in a possible reunion with the champion.
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“It’s going to be a great fight. I’m not going to sit on the fence, I think Islam has an advantage, but whoever is more focused, with the sharpest strategy, can come out on top. It’s going to be a war,” said the Brazilian.
Charles from the Bronx travels to watch Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Charles Oliveira's confidence is not just an opinion: it is based on his experience facing both fighters in the octagon. The former lightweight champion knows he is more than ready to return to the top of the division, especially after being defeated by Makhachev in the title fight. Since then, Do Bronx has been training intensely and, by all indications, he has no doubt that his time to fight for the title again is closer than ever.
“I’m next in line, there’s no way around it. I’m number two in the rankings, I’m already up there, and my goal is to be in the front row for whoever wins this fight. As soon as it’s over, I’ll be there, climbing into the octagon, asking: ‘Are we leaving? When’s the date?’” assured the São Paulo native.