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Charles promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
MMA legend, Charles of the Bronx impressed when finishing. Mateusz gamrot in his last appearance in the octagon, but he can't forget the tough defeat he suffered against Ilia TopuriaIn June, in Las Vegas (USA), the veteran couldn't withstand the Georgian's power and suffered a brutal knockout early in the first round. Months later, the Brazilian analyzed the setback against 'El Matador' and opened up about it.
In partnership with CasinoBeatsCharles admitted that he fell short against the UFC star and revealed that he would have used a different strategy. On that occasion, the Brazilian, despite being the company's all-time leading finisher, relied on his striking skills, decided to exchange punches with Topuria, and was knocked unconscious.
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Thus, Do Bronx wasted the chance to become lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) again. According to the Brazilian, the ideal would have been to mix up his skills, exchange only the basics, and focus on taking the fight to the ground.
“Unfortunately, I made a lot of mistakes against him. That was the fight I ended up losing. I think the way forward is definitely to smother him, connect with him, you know? Work on the stand-up game, but always smother him, trying to take him down,” said the former UFC champion.
"I think that would be the way to smother it from start to finish. Really trying to connect with strikes, trying to take it down, trying to keep it on the ground. I think that would be the way," he concluded.
Charles do Bronx's next fight
Charles of the Bronx, 36 years old, prepares to face Max Holloway, holder of the 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker) belt at UFC 326, an event scheduled to take place on March 7th in Las Vegas (USA). The fight between the MMA legends is a rematch. In the first fight, held in 2015, the Brazilian suffered an injury in less than two minutes and ended up being knocked out by 'Blessed'.
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