According to the former champion, Charles do Bronx could jump the queue for the lightweight title if he wins at UFC 326.

Charles of the Bronx thanks the fans at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

With one of the most anticipated duels of the year approaching, the attention of the entire MMA world is turning to the rematch between Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway, the main fight of UFC 326. Even though the fight is for the BMF belt, Michael Bisping believes in the possibility of the winner becoming the next challenger for the undisputed lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), even overtaking... Arman Tsarukyan.

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The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and current UFC commentator spoke about the fight in a video published on his official YouTube channel last Wednesday (25). According to him, Justin gaethje He must have the right to face it. Ilia Topuria because he is the interim champion, even with brutal defeats for both sides involved in the duel.

“They are fighting for the BMF belt, and that’s really cool. Only fighters from the lightweight and welterweight divisions have had the opportunity to compete for this belt. However, both want to come back with all their might. They want to be the undisputed world champions. Now, it’s going to be difficult because Charles and Max were knocked out by Ilia, and now we have an interim champion called [Ilia]. Justin gaethjeBoth have already knocked out or submitted their opponents. Justin gaethje"But he is the interim world champion, and if things go as planned, then the interim champion will face the undisputed champion," the Englishman stated.

Charles from the Bronx could be privileged if he experiences a moment like José Aldo's.

Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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However, Bisping doesn't believe the same logic will apply to Tsarukyan. While widely recognized as the most difficult challenge for the Georgian/Spanish fighter, the Armenian doesn't enjoy a good relationship with Dana White and the UFC matchmakers. Given this, imagining a scenario where he is overlooked isn't improbable.

"Will they surpass the..." Arman TsarukyanAs we know, he's out there angry, thinking he's the rightful number one contender. But that's not quite the case. There's an interim champion. This fight needs to happen. But what if Charles Oliveira and... Max Holloway If they do something insane, if Charles Oliveira finishes the Max Holloway In a sensational way, running towards the audience like the José Aldo In Rio de Janeiro? If something like that happens and the fans want it, guess what? The Ilia Topuria or the Justin gaethje They would love it. Being also the BMF champion, there would be a possibility of both the linear belt and the BMF belt being on the line in the same fight. That would make... Arman Tsarukyan "Be overtaken? I don't know," he concluded.