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Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Charles do Bronx fulfilled a dream by fighting at home, at UFC Rio, he won, but he wasn't satisfied. In the show held this Saturday (11), the Brazilian finished Mateusz Gamrot in the main fight of the night and revealed his biggest wish. Now, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), showing boldness, informed that he has in mind to headline a numbered event of the company in Brazil and in a football stadium.
In the post-UFC Rio press conference, which was attended by the SUPER LUTAS reporting team , Charles detailed the grand plan and defended its feasibility. Confident, the Brazilian clung to the success of Saturday's event and even boasted about it.
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The veteran quickly sold out tickets for the show, even though it was a smaller "Fight Night" event. Charles, known worldwide and aware of his success in MMA, asserted that with him in the main event, the UFC would also have commercial success in holding a large-scale event in a stadium, ensuring that his loyal fans would equally support him, packing the venue.
“For sure, the crowd is huge. Brazil deserves this. The UFC has to bring a numbered event to Brazil, in a closed stadium. You already know who the main event is. That fight has to be mine. I'm the guy here in Brazil. If they want to put on a numbered event, on a top card, in a closed football stadium, you know who the main event is. It's Charles Oliveira, Charles Do Bronx . Brazil deserves this and our people deserve this,” said Charles.
Dana White is against
Charles Oliveira , in fact, is a UFC star who draws huge crowds of fans wherever he goes. Furthermore, Brazil is one of the biggest MMA markets and a pillar for the organization. However, Dana White, the company's president, has stated more than once that he prefers Ultimate events to take place in arenas rather than stadiums.
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