C. of the Bronx and Islam makhachev in front of the UFC 280. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
While intensifying the training for Ilia Topuria, his opponent for the vacant lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg.) in the main fight of the UFC 317, Charles of the Bronx does not stop being questioned about the expectations for the confrontation between Jack Della Maddalena e Islam makhachev, valid for the welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg) and still without a date to take place. According to the Brazilian, although both bring interesting skills to the octagon, grappling should be an area of advantage for the Russian.
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In an interview with 'Full Violence' last Thursday (22), the Brazilian praised the complexity of the Australian's game, but confessed to seeing Makhachev as the favorite.
“I think Islam will do very well in this category, right? Now, he will be much stronger… If he (Jack Della Maddalena) let Islam grab him and take him down, it's over,” said the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg).
⚡️Charles Oliveira says “it will be over” for Jack Della Maddalena if Islam makhachev takes him down:
"I think Islam is going to do very well in this weight, right? Now, he's going to be much stronger…
If [JDM] will let Islam grab him and put him down, it's over.”… pic.twitter.com/937lhS4f01
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) May 23, 2025
Charles do Bronx could achieve unprecedented feat at UFC 317
Charles of the Bronx after victory in UFC 289. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC
In addition to fighting for the belt of the most populous category in MMA against one of the most popular figures in the organization today, Leão Embaçado could also become the first fighter in history to win the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) on two occasions.
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